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Top 3
Helsinki attractions

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Soumenlinna Fortress

It's on a harbor island a short ferry ride from Market Square. You can explore this stone-walled, 18th-century fortification and its rooms on your own, but I recommend a guided tour. It will enrich your experience and knowledge of this historic stronghold.

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Famous churches

Helsinki has two. One is the Helsinki Cathedral (see photo). It sits high on a hill, dominating the city's skyline. The other does the opposite. It hides underground. The Church of the Rock was built into solid rock.

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Market Square & Old Market Hall

The first is an open-air market flooded with vendor stands offering a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, fish, crafts, and souvenirs. Nearby is indoor Old Market Hall, known for its local Finnish food specialties like reindeer sausages and smoked herring.

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Other leading
Helsinki attractions

They include these three museums:

National

Ateneum

Kiasma

And these attractions:

Uspenski Cathedral

Olympic Tower

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Helsinki photo credit: Cruise Baltic

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