Helsinki, Finland: Vibrant Baltic City - Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite
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Helsinki is the only European Capital with no medieval past it was founded and ruled by the swedes in the 16th century to be a strategic Baltic Port
the arrival of cruise ships sliding through tight passages between helsinki's surrounding Islands energizes this is the city each day
the market is the place for the most casual quick and cheap lunch in town the salmon grills are a favorite
the zarena stone with its double-headed Eagle of Imperial Russia was erected in 1835 to celebrate the visit by Zar Nicholas and Zarina Alexandra
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Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/mypgWmryWrI Helsinki is an architectural delight for its Neoclassical and Art Nouveau buildings and churches. More info about travel to Helsinki: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/finland/helsinki #ricksteveseurope #finland #helsinki Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves’ Europe travel resources: • “Rick Steves’ Europe” public television series: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show • “Travel with Rick Steves” public radio program: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/radio • European Tours: https://www.ricksteves.com/tours • Guidebooks: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/guidebooks • Travel Gear: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/ • Travel Classes: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/travel-talks • Rick Steves Audio Europe App: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/audio-europe Rick Steves, America's most respected authority on European travel, writes European travel guidebooks, and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio.