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The White City in the North - Helsinki, Finland

Finland is the hometown of Santa Claus. Its largest port city is Helsinki. Helsinki has a large proportion of water and green space, and the entire urban environment is beautiful. I suggest you travel to Finland and experience the beautiful scenery and customs of Helsinki. The buildings in Helsinki are mainly made of light-colored granite, and it enjoys the reputation of the white city in the north. Helsinki has cultural and educational facilities such as the University of Helsinki, museums, libraries, and art galleries. Famous attractions include Helsinki Cathedral, Russian Church, Suomenlinna, Rock Church, Baltic Lady statue, etc.

The University of Helsinki is located in front of the Parliament Square and is the most famous church in Helsinki. The cathedral is very majestic and the green vaults are very conspicuous. The interior of the church is decorated with many exquisite murals and sculptures. The entire church is more than 80 meters above sea level and can be seen from a distance in the sea. It is the first impression of tourists from all over the world when they come to Helsinki. Helsinki Cathedral occupies a pivotal position in the hearts of Finns and is a holy place that Finns yearn for. Therefore, holding a wedding here is the best and happiest thing for Finnish couples. Weddings are held here, sometimes even a year and a half in advance. When winter comes, the square in front of the church is covered with snow. Against the backdrop of warm lights, the church presents a unique and holy beauty to people. Whenever the church bell rings, the entire church square immediately becomes solemn. Both locals and tourists will listen to the bells involuntarily and consciously or unconsciously enjoy the peace of mind that only religion can bring. As the best university in Northern Europe, the graduation ceremony of the Theological School of the University of Helsinki is held here every year. Every Sunday evening there are organ recitals and concerts. When the extreme days and nights come, the usually holy churches will be decorated with colors.

Helsinki has the only rock-built church in the world and is also the most famous tourist attraction in Helsinki. Built in 1969, this church is a creative masterpiece. Standing outside the church, all you see is a huge rock instead of the spire and bell tower of an ordinary church. Without an introduction, it is difficult to imagine that there is a beautiful rock church hidden here. The entrance to the church is designed as a tunnel. The interior walls are all raw stone and topped with a glass ceiling. Only the light blue copper circular vault with a diameter of more than 20 meters is exposed above the rock. It is supported by more than 100 radial beams and columns and is naturally lit. The rock church can accommodate 940 people at the same time. Services are held every Sunday. It is also an ideal place for weddings.

Beside the flower market in the Helsinki open-air market, there is a bronze statue of a girl, which is the famous Baltic Girl statue, also known as the bronze statue of Amanda. Surrounded by four sea lions in a fountain, this simple statue rests its chin on one hand and looks lovingly towards the Gulf of Finland. People affectionately call it the daughter of the Baltic Sea. The image of a young girl emerging from the sea is considered a symbol of the birth of Helsinki. Hat Festival is held on May 1st every year. Finnish high school and college students will hold a grand Hat Festival carnival here.

In addition, Helsinki’s Sibelius Park is also a must-see cultural landscape. The two statues here are very eye-catching. A statue shaped like a giant organ, composed of 600 hollow steel pipes arranged in a wave shape, about 6.5 meters high. When the wind passes by, it makes a sweet and mysterious sound. Used to express the essence of Sibelius's symphony, it is a famous landmark building in Helsinki. Another nearby statue, the head of the famous Finnish music master Sibelius, is located on a red rock for people to admire. The Sibelius Music Festival is held here every August. At the same time, it is also a great place to relax. You can sit quietly and meditate, admire the boats of different shapes in the harbor, the golden sunset, listen to the melodious music of street performers, and enjoy a leisurely and beautiful life.