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Most people traveling to Finland has a first impression of a lot of trees, an endless carpet of forest with lakes in between them. There are few small villages and towns as well. Therefore to their surprise Finland is not like that at all. They have a modern airport and no polar bears in sight. Finland is often called the "land of a thousand lakes," but there are quite a few more than a thousand. They have been counted and there are 187,888 lakes total. All of the lakes are connected by some kind of stream of water such as rivers, straits, and canals. Visitors can travel around them in any kind of boat from a canoe to an old fashioned steamboat. During the warmer months, June to August, visitors and locals can go swimming and boating in the waters of Finland. A network of steamer routes link most of the larger towns so people can get around the country a lot easier and more leisurely. When the lakes are frozen over they are a playground for skiers and skaters.
The Finnish way of life came from Argentina music that touch the Finnish soul. Anyone who thinks they know how the Finnish people live, they are most likely wrong. The Finnish life is always changing, about fifty years ago most people of Finland lived in the countryside. Now days they live in towns and cities with cottages in the countryside so they can escape on the weekends if they want to. Most people who live in Finland speak Finnish as their main language. There are some who can speak Swedish as well and some who can speak Sami. Most people can also speak a little bit of English so there is no need to worry about learning to speak Finnish. There is only one important word to know and that is Kiitos which means "Thank You." The food Finnish people eat come straight from the fields, lakes, and forests such as Salmon, whitefish, and Arctic char. There is also Duck and snow grouse, Reindeer and elk, blueberries, lingonberries and cloudberries. They are all wild and good, as well as good for you.
Finland has a few towns that are from the 18th and 19th centuries, these towns are well taken care of and people still live and work in them. A couple of those towns include Porvoo and Rauma. In the countryside of Finland most buildings are made of wood whether it is a barn or a house. At the end of the 19th century there was Romanticism brought into Finland, there were many large buildings that were built like castle out of a fairy tale. Some buildings that show examples of this architecture is the National Museum and the main railway station of Helsinki. During the 20th century there were many famous architects brought to Finland such as Alvar Aalto, and Eero and Eliel Saarinen. As far as World Heritage goes, there are seven UNESCO World Heritage sites in Finland which include the Bronze Age Burial Site of Sammallahdenmaki, Fortress of Suomenlinna, The Kvarken Archipelago, Old Rauma, Petajavesi Old Church, Struve Geodetic Arc, and Verla Groundwood and Board Mill.
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Attractions in Finland
The Seurasaari Open Air Museum is located on an island just a short distance from the heart of Helsinki. The island is a place of relaxation with a museum that has the traditional way of life for the Finnish. There are displays in the cottages, farmsteads and manors from the past four centuries that have been moved all around Finland. The museum was originally founded in 1909. There are different provinces that are very well taken care of, preserved buildings that show the overall view of Finnish countryside life from the 18th to the 20th century. Currently there are 87 separate buildings at the museum. Also included at the museum is a country shop and many farmhouses and smaller cottages.
Linnanmaki Amusement Park is a place where the whole family can enjoy themselves with rides and entertainment. This amusement park dates back to 1907 although the amusement park gates didn't open for decades after that. After the war there was a day held just for children that was called Children's Day. By 1945 Children's Day became an annual event. By 1950 the Linnanmaki Amusement Park was opened by six child welfare organizations including The Finnish Children's Welfare Association, The Federation of Mother and Child Homes and Shelters in Finland, The Central Union for Child Welfare in Finland, The Mannerheim League for Child Welfare, Parasta Lapsille ry and Save the Children Finland. The first official day of the Amusement park opening was May 27, 1950.
Suomenlinna Fortress is located in Helsinki, Finland. It is known as a major monument of military architecture. The construction of this building took place during the 18th century. It was also the most extensive building project during Swedish rule. After the fortress was finished being built it was one of the largest dry docks in the world and centuries of know-how during that time. This fortress is 250 years old and has been very well preserved due to its military use. It is now part of the world heritage, in 1991 it was put on UNESCO's World Heritage List. This is said to be one of Finland's most popular attractions as well as a suburb of Helsinki with 850 people who live in the barracks that have been renovated. There are also museums, shops, cafes, and restaurants that are included on this fortress.
Toolonlahti Bay is also called Toolo Bay for short and is the most popular and important locations in Finland. This is where some of the city's main sights are as well as some of the most beautiful parks which all come together to form an amazing scenery. Starting at the bay from Linnunlauluntie road will take you to the old villas at Linnunlaulu. There are pretty wooden houses all lined up along the streets and a sandy road takes you to a park. On the other side of the site is City Winter Garden where there is the fountain in the bay, the Opera House, and Finland Hall all located in the beautiful Hesperia Park. All in all it is a great place to sit back and relax.
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Things to do and see in Finland
Amos Anderson Art Museum is located in the center of Helsinki and is the largest private art museum that you can find in Finland. This art museum is owned and operated by the art foundation called Foreningen Konstsamfundet. The museum is held in the private home of Amos Anderson that was built in 1913. The house was also the head quarters of Anderson's business operations. It wasn't made into a museum until after Anderson's death. The museum holds exhibits that have collections of modern art. The museum includes many rooms from Amos Anderson's private home as well as his private chapel. There is also Cafe Amos and the museum shop that are both located on the ground floor of the museum.
Finland has the only artificially built iceberg in the world. It is located in the Ice Park Finland. Ice World is located right next to the Santa Clause Village and Arctic Circle which now offers a full winter experience and includes a little magic. The Ice Park is not only a very fascinating attraction but also a holiday resort for families, companies, and corporations. Ideapark is the main attraction in Ice Park, it is the part of the park that is made of all ice. There is a big stage made of ice, an ice restaurant, icy hut, an ice labyrinth, alp curling, Finnish sleigh, ice sculptures, an ice slide and of course and ice skating rink and an icy wishing well. There are many events held in the park such as Night of Arts and Fireshow, concerts, competitions, wedding ceremonies, and birthday parties as well.
Helsinki Senate Square includes many different sites for visitors to explore. The Palace of the Council for example was completed in 1822. The Helsinki Cathedral is located on the northern end of the square and was Engel's lengthiest projects. He started working on the cathedral in 1818 and worked on it until his death in 1840. The cathedral was first called the Church of St. Nicholas, it was completed in 1852, twelve years after Engel passed away. The Statue of Alexander II is also in the Senate Square which is lo0cated right in the center of the square. The statue was put up in 1894, it was built to help remember his re-establishment of the Diet of Finland in 1863. In the Senate Square there are many different things that go on throughout the year such as art happenings, concerts, snow buildings, snow boarding, and much more.
Ursa Astronomical Association was founded in 1921 by a person named Yrjo Vaisala and many other young scientist. In 1926 Ursa was established as an observatory in the southern part of Helsinki. The Ursa Observatory is located in the Kaivapuisto Park in Helsinki. The observatory now has three telescopes and a very old Merz refractor that was bought back in 1928 and is still in really good condition. It also includes a very small warm room that can fit about 4-5 people. They also have a Celestron 8 telescope that is pretty new and is mounted separately. This gives visitors to explore the stars and planets and how fascinating space can be.
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