Studying The Culture Of Helsinki
One of the best ways to understand the culture of the region is to pay a visit to the Kiasma Contemporary Art Museum. Another place where one can understand the growth of the region is the National Museum of Finland, which happens to be the largest historical museum in the region. The museum houses exhibits ranging from prehistoric times to the 21st century. Built in the romantic neo-medieval style, the castle that forms the museum is a historical attraction itself. The Helsinki City Museum is recommended for all those who want to learn about the history of the city, spanning a period of 500 years.
The culture of the city can be observed in the three big theatres for which it is famous. The Helsinki City Theatre, the Finnish National Theatre and the Finland Swedish Svenska Teatern along with the Finnish National Opera and the Finlandia Concert Hall showcase some of the best events in performing arts in the entire country.
Sightseeing In Helsinki
The opportunities for sightseeing and travel in Helsinki are many and limitless.
The 18th Century Sea Fortress, Soumenlinna, is one of the most popular tourist spots in the city. Constructed in the 1740s with the aim of fortifying the city against the various external attacks that were constantly a threat to the city, the fortress was built on a bunch of six islands located outside the harbour. The fortress is one of the biggest in the world and the massive size has often lent it the nickname of “The Gibraltar of the North”. The fortress holds within its walls various parks, gardens, museums, cafés and bistros- all of which combine to make it a popular tourist spot.
Temppeliaukion, the Church of the Rock that was constructed towards the end of the 1960s is a church that was built into a rock formation and is one of the most well-known tourist attractions in the city. The stone walls of the church are topped with a metallic dome that has small pieces of glass within it to provide natural light to the interiors. Excellent acoustics have also made the church a popular venue for musical shows.
To experience these and the various other attractions that Helsinki has to offer, plan a holiday to the city with the Helsinki City Breaks tour packages provided by the Baltic Travel Company.