Helsinki was our third port and one that we enjoyed very much. Along with all the stops that were made by the other tourists we found a few areas that seemed to be somewhat off the main tourist route.
Temppeliaukio Kirkko
This is a picture from inside the Rock Church that was made by blasting out the solid granite rock of the ground. A dome of copper wire and sheet makes up the roof.
Helsingin päärautatieasema
The Central Station of Helsinki, which is defined by the clock tower and four statues outside the main entrance. Each statue of a man is holding a sphere which is made up of glass panels.
The Finnish National Theatre, just to the right of the Central Station. We found a restaurant next door that had Nepalese cuisine.
Helsinki Cathedral from the top of the stairs.
Looking up from the bottom of the stairs in the square in front of the Helsinki Cathedral.
Animal lover!
Uspenski Cathedral, from across the water that seperates the island of Katajanokka from the mainland. Behind this cathedral along the waterfront of the marina we found a coffe roating company. The building it's housed in is of the same construction as the cathedral and originally was used as a stable. This was some of the best coffee we've ever had!
Back down at the harbor is an open market area and a covered market hall.
Vanha kauppahalli
Heading back through the downtown area, I found a business card for a Prudential Signature Properties realtor on this post box.
The port of Helsinki. The distance between Helsinki and Tallinn, Estonia is only 50 miles across the Gulf of Finland. The next stop for us would be St. Petersburg, Russia.
