What the Helsinki?
Photos and trivia on your phone
National Museum…
…show Finnish history from prehistoric times to the present in its national romantic building.
City Rabbits…
…became a common sight in the early 2000’s. The descendants of former pets are no longer as visible thanks to hunting and colder winters.
Waiting for…
…his girl.
Seurasaari Open-Air Museum…
…has many traditional buildings from different parts of Finland.
The Largest Cat on Earth…
…amur tiger is endangered with a population of 400-500.
The Best-Known Early Helsinkian…
…merchant Hans van Sanden moved to Helsinki soon after it was founded in 1550 and became one of the richest persons in the city.
Parliament House…
…has been the home of Finland’s 200 lawmakers since 1931.
Trains at Market Square…
…were seen till early 1980s.
Katajanokka and Market square used to be connected to Central Railway Station via rails that occupied Helsinki’s southern shores till Ruoholahti and current Baana pedestrian walkway for the rest of the journey.
Photo by Signe Brander, 1909 / Helsinki City Museum.
Lux Helsinki…
…light festival is held annually around the New Year.
Olympic Stadium…
…before Bruce Springsteen’s concert in July 2008.
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