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Helsinki, Finland

Baltic Cruise Port of Call

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Helsinki has a different look than many other Baltic capitals. Since Helsinki was not settled until the mid-18th century, it does not have a medieval past like Stockholm and Oslo. Downtown Helsinki has many pastel colored buildings much like some Russian cities, and its skyline is dominated by two towering churches. Helsinki also has a beautiful harbor, and sailing into and out of the city is marvelous.

I visited Helsinki for a day on the small luxury cruise ship the Silversea Silver Cloud and took these pictures while exploring the city on foot. Let's look at some of the sights of Helsinki.

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Helsinki, Finland HarborHelsinki, Finland Harbor ViewWalking to the Helsinki Farmer's Market from the Silversea Silver CloudWalking to the Helsinki Farmer's Market from the Silversea Silver CloudCzarina's Stone in the Center of Market Square in Helsinki, FinlandCzarina's Stone in the Center of Market Square in Helsinki, FinlandDowntown Helsinki and the Russian Orthodox Uspenski CathedralDowntown Helsinki and the Russian Orthodox Uspenski Cathedral
City Hall in Helsinki, Finland - Baltic Cruise Port of CallCity Hall in Helsinki, Finland - Baltic Cruise Port of CallMarket Square in Helsinki, Finland - Baltic Cruise Port of CallMarket Square in Helsinki, Finland - Baltic Cruise Port of CallHelsinki, Finland - Fresh Produce in Market SquareHelsinki, Finland - Fresh Produce in Market SquareFresh Fish for Sale in Market Square in Helsinki, FinlandFresh Fish for Sale in Market Square in Helsinki, Finland
Fresh Produce Indoor Market in Helsinki, FinlandMarket Hall (Kauppatori) in Helsinki, FinlandFountain in Helsinki with the Symbol of Helsinki, the Daughter of the BalticFountain in Helsinki with the Symbol of Helsinki, the Daughter of the BalticEntertainment on the Esplanade in Helsinki, FinlandEntertainment on the Esplanade in Helsinki, FinlandCafe Kappeli on the Esplanade in Helsinki, FinlandCafe Kappeli on the Esplanade in Helsinki, Finland

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