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 Long hours of sunshine in the summer bring outdoor dining and arts festival to the city  Visit  Galleries  Bookstores  Concert Halls  Theatres  Attend the Night of the Arts – free to the public in early September 12/12/2010 Finland in the Summer 2

 Rich History  Dates back to 1550  Capital established in 1809  Old City  Senate Square and other buildings designed in neoclassical style of the 1800s  Trams provide a warm, cheap, and comfortable way of exploring the city  Home to approximately 874,953 inhabitants 12/12/2010 Finland in the Summer 3

 Helsinki Festival  Includes the Helsinki Filharmonia and Finnish Philharmonic Choir  The Helsinki Marathon  Watch along the city’s waterways and streets 12/12/2010 Finland in the Summer 4

 Suomenlinna, a living historic island village  13-minute ferry ride from downtown  Has small museums, cafes, art galleries, and a beach  Kauppatori, the most famous outdoor market  Walking tours available from the Helsinki Tourist Association 12/12/2010 Finland in the Summer 5

Finland Finlandia Hall Stockmann Ateneum Art Museum National Museum Church Of the Rock Sibelius Monument Open Air Museum Sea Fortress Main Seafront Esplanade Park 12/12/2010 Finland in the Summer 6

 The 48-room Lord Hotel, decorated with Art Nouveau murals and unusual architectural features  The 420-room Grand Marina on the harbor  The 200-room Strand Inter-Continental, a luxurious hotel 12/12/2010 Finland in the Summer 7

 The following restaurants serve Finnish fare:  Valhalla, located on Suomenlinna, a short ferry ride from town  Kosmos serves excellent Finnish, Russian, and French dishes  Elite serves the city’s arts and theatre crowd 12/12/2010 Finland in the Summer 8

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 Population  City: 874,953  Weather in August  High - 68  Low - 53  Days w/rain -15  Hotel  Room for two: $  Dinner  For one with tax and tip - $38.00  Taxi  Upon entry - $3.98  Additional km - $1.05  From airport - $28.30  Car Rental  Per day - $ /12/2010 Finland in the Summer 10

 Culture  Fun  Adventure  Beautiful Sights  Great Food 12/12/2010 Finland in the Summer 11