Tourist Spots and Hotels in Helsinki

When you hear the word of Helsinki, what's the first thing that cross in your mind? A heavily populated ancient city in the Northern Europe with unfriendly weather? Well, that's probably the most common impression by someone who've never been to Helsinki, Finland, which is completely not true.

In 2009, Helsinki was chosen as The World Design Capital for 2012 by the International Council of Societies of Industrial Design. This capital city of Finland was picked in recognition of the use of design as an effective tool for social, cultural and economic development in the city.



In choosing Helsinki, the World Design Capital selection jury highlighted Helsinki's use of 'Embedded Design', which has tied design in the city to innovation, "creating global brands, such as Nokia, Kone and Marimekko, popular events, like the Helsinki Festival, outstanding education and research institutions, such as the Academy of Fine Art, and exemplary architects and designers such as Eliel Saarinen and Alvar Aalto.

Thus, that facts prove that Helsinki is a major tourist destination in European continent. It has many cultural tourist spots and landmarks, such as:

• Lutheran Cathedral (Tuomiokirkko), a white cathedral located in Senate Square. Built in 1852, it is the unofficial symbol of the city.
• Suomenlinna, one of the UNESCO's world heritage list, once was the greatest sea fortress in the Baltic.
• Esplanadi Park, located in the heart of the city, this park is the place where people spend time during summer.
• Ateneum Art Museum, which has the largest collection of paintings and sculptures in Finland.
• The Helsinki Festival, is an annual arts and culture festival, which takes place every August.
• and still many more...

Helsinki is also a friendly vacation place, even for the low budget traveler. Tourist only need around €20/day for a comfortable hostel. While for them who has plenty of money, mid-range and five star hotels are scattered thorugh the city. Rivoli Jardin, Sokos Hotel Albert, Hotel Linna, Glo, Hilton Helsinki are among the best hotels in Helsinki.

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