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Tourist Information about Helsinki
Helsinki is an old city aged at 450 years and laid out across capes and peninsulas. It boasts clean and wide avenues and Gothic architecture as seen in the buildings. The beauty of urban life matches the natural beauty of its environment. Often seen in the numerous parks located at the center of the city are hares, squirrels, pheasants and picturesque trees and flowers enjoying unpolluted air and the calming navy Baltic waters. Despite a chilly mean annual temperature of 43°F or 6°C, travelers can expect a warm welcome by the blissful Finns. The cold climate is a great avenue for skating, skiing, ice fishing, sailing, and soaking in saunas. You can also expect to be bathing in the crisp sun during the brief summertime. A day in the city is perfect for walking and having glimpses of the towering cathedrals. Drinking and partying at nighttime in one of the several street-side bars with a glass of "hot gloggi" or the Finns' version of spiced wine is indeed enjoyable. Numerous festivals and fairs such as the May Day Carnival, October Herring Festival, the Helsinki City Marathon, Samba Carnival, Midsummer Festival, to name a few, brighten up the city's outdoors. Presentations by world famous orchestras and choirs, film festivals, rock concerts and performances by the Finnish National Opera and Ballet along with theatre and dance troupe shows give color to the city's indoor activities. Almost every traveler will enjoy its cool environment and the city's spectacular sights and events. Helsinki is an exceptional city that will warm the hearts of every visitor. |
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