The hop on hop off bus was our mode of transport for Helsinki. Boarding at the ship our first stop was at Olympic Park followed with a stop at the city centre where we explored the market and other highlights. Completing the route we arrived back at the ship...very convenient.
The Olympic Park |
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Olympic park was built in 1934-1940 to host the 1940 Olympics which were postponed until 1952 as a result of the war. |
The main stadium with the 72 meter tower. |
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Views from the tower (above)
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Finland's most famous Olympian |
The Senate Square |
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The Lutheran Cathedral (originally know as the Nicholas Church)
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| Emperor Alexander II | Helsinki was moved to its current location from the mouth of the River Vantaanjoki in 1640.
Finland was for centuries a part of the Swedish Kingdom. After the war of Finland in 1809, Finland was ceded to Russia as an automomous Grand Duchy. Helsinki became the capital in 1812. |
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The Senate Square has formed |
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Uspenski Cathedral |
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In Helsinki, ancient and modern blend in perfect harmony. |
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Gallery of Contemporary Art |
A street scape at Market Square See the Canadian flag? |
Sailing Out
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Out of the harbour |
The smallest fort in the world...about an hour outside the harbour |
