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A bit of day dreaming before the trip.
:)
A city of
the sea, Helsinki was built along a series of odd-shape peninsulas and
islands jutting into the Baltic coast along the Gulf of Finland. Streets
curve around bays, bridges reach to nearby islands, and ferries play
among offshore islands. Having grown dramatically since World War II,
Helsinki now absorbs over one-tenth of the Finnish population, and the
metropolitan area covers a total of 764 square km (474 square mi) and
315 islands. Most sights, hotels, and restaurants cluster on one
peninsula, forming a compact central hub. The greater Helsinki
metropolitan area, which includes Espoo and Vantaa, has a total
population of more than a million people. Helsinki is a meeting point of
eastern and western Europe, which is reflected in its cosmopolitan
image, the influx of Russians and Estonians, and a generally
multilingual population. Outdoor summer bars (terrassit as the locals call them) and cafés in the city center are perfect for people-watching on a summer afternoon.
(from Silverseas.com)
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