As we were only at the port in Helsinki for half a day, we chose to walk around the city ourselves. We visited the Senate Square containing the statue of Russian Tsar Alexander II and the Helsinki Cathedral (a.k.a. the Rock Church). What I find amusing is how many statues are photographed with a bird perched atop them (even on the Internet).
The steps leading up to the Rock Church is a popular place for people to hang out. It reminds me of the Spanish Steps in Rome with its Trinità dei Monti church at the top. Alas, there was no fountain below, only a monument to the Tsar.
We also managed to hop onto a boat for a water tour. The City Hall was located directly across from an open-air market next to where our boat docked. My only other photo of Finnish architecture is of the Uspenski Cathedral.
We found a very familiar pizzeria -- Via Tribunali -- like to one back home in the Georgetown area of Seattle. We heard from the staff that people ordering pizza online often confuse the two venues.
Unfortunately, there was no time for art museums. Next time we'll explore museums or maybe relax in a sauna! We would love to see more of Finland.
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