Helsinki

Students of design from all over the world flock to this museum, whose permanent exhibition chronicles the history and development of design in Finland from 1870 to 2002. — Frommer's

The steep steps and green domes of the church dominate Senaatintori. — Fodor's

This striking museum displays a wealth of Finnish and foreign art from the 1960s to the present. — Fodor's

The Finnish National Opera is one of Finland’s most significant cultural institutions, home to professional opera and ballet companies along with a choir and orchestra. — Afar Magazine

The museum's collection of archaeological, cultural, and ethnological artifacts gives you insight into Finland's past. — Fodor's

An elevator whisks passengers up to the top for a panoramic view of the city and the archipelago. — Frommer's

The museum comprises around 100 18C-19C buildings (numbers given here are those used by the museum). — Michelin Guide

This fascinating museum by Kaivopuisto (park) was the home of Baron Gustav Mannerheim, former president, commander in chief of the Finnish army and Finnish Civil War victor. — Lonely Planet

The harmony of the three buildings flanking Senaatintori exemplifies one of the purest styles of European architecture, as envisioned and designed by German architect Carl Ludvig Engel. — Fodor's

Just outside cathedral. — Afar Magazine

Only the domed copper roof and a circular curtain wall of granite blocks are visible from outside. — Frommer's

The grand house overlooking Seurasaari from the mainland is where the late Finnish president Urho Kekkonen lived from 1956 to 1986. — Fodor's

This museum is named for Augustin Ehrensvärd, the military architect who directed the fortification of the islands of Suomenlinna from 1748 until 1772, the year of his death. — Fodor's

Forage for cloudberries, lingonberries, pickled herring, and smoked salmon sandwiches among the stalls at Helsinki's harborside outdoor food market, open early morning to early evening. — Travel + Leisure

The chapel represents the pure Scandinavian design. After walking around the Helsinki I was a bit tired, but after I entered the Kamppi Chapel I instantly relaxed. — Afar Magazine

An abstract monument to a symphonic composer.  — Atlas Obscura

At the visitors centre is the Suomenlinna Museum , featuring a scale model of Suomenlinna as it looked in 1808, and an illuminating 30-minute audiovisual display. — Lonely Planet

In the centre of the park, his bust stands alongside an imposing non-figurative sculpture (1967) by Eila Hiltunen. — Michelin Guide