Helsinki
is sometimes called the “white city of the north.” And this is for its
beautiful white buildings and not for its weather. And the architectural heart
of Helsinki, Senaatintori and the surrounding buildings form the core. Built on
the peninsulas and islands of the Baltic shoreline, Helsinki is a city of the
sea. Streets curve around bays, bridges arch between islands, and ferries carry
traffic to islands farther offshore. The smell of the sea hovers over the city,
and there is a constant bustle in the harbors as the ships in the Baltic drop
and lift anchor.
The city covers a total 315 islands,
with at least 30% of the metropolitan area reserved for parks and other open spaces.
Most of Helsinki's sights, however, are on a single peninsula.
The
"White city of the north" has something to offer for everyone. In Helsinki,
historical sights combine with stunning nature and the pulse of a modern city.
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