Helsinki is one of the colorful cities of Finland, he is inherent in the characteristic Scandinavian charm, emphasized by the contrasting trends of the Architecture of the Northern Modern. The status of the capital belongs to the city is quite deserved: this is a cultural, scientific and educational and business center. In addition, this is a real gift for tourists who love to be smaller, and see more, because the lion's share of attractions and just interesting places with an exciting view are located in the center of the city or in close proximity to it. Here is a list of locations that should not stay overboard your attention.
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The Museum of Contemporary Art of Kiasma is not in vain is a record holder attendance among the Finnish museums. The museum building itself is part of the exhibition; Its five floors do not leave indifferent due to the extensive foundation of exhibits (over 4 thousand). Moreover, the exhibitions of 1-3 levels are updated annually, and in 4 and 5 levels there are temporary half-year exposures.
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Zoo Korkeasaari is one of the oldest on the planet. It is located on a separate island and amazes a variety of natural landscapes and representatives of the animal and plant world, collected here. The zoo is divided into several zones in which Flora and Fauna are assembled in geographical principle. For a walk in this place it is advisable to allocate a whole day - you don't have to regret the time spent.
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Linnanmäki. Even if you do not deliver riding on wooden roller coaster and four dozen of other attractions, it is definitely not worth it in the visit of the ferris wheel. Its height at the highest point is "just" 35 meters, and an excellent alternative to enjoy the view of the capital of Suomi from a bird's-eye view is located immediately the "Panorama" tower (53 meters), the entrance to which, by the way, has been free since 2007.
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The Oceanarium "Sea Life" is located near Linnanmayaka and often becomes the next point of the route after visiting the park. Here you are waiting for fifty aquariums with various representatives of the sea fauna, a tunnel with a transparent ceiling and a full immersion atmosphere on the seabed.
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Sveaborg (Suomenlinna) - Swedish (Finnish) fortress, located on 8 small islands in the south of the city. It is its fortifications that are now part of UNESCO World Heritage Site, until the Second World War, Helsinki was defended by a military threat from the sea. Nowadays, there are several museums dedicated to the history of the fortress, in particular the military playpen and the Votko submarine.
Of course, this list is not limited to all the magnificence of the Finnish capital: the very center of it is a collection of "pearls" for every taste and color. Visiting Helsinki, you will gather out of them an unforgettable "necklace".
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