Monday, May 23, 2016

Arrival in Helsinki

Our ship arrived in Helsinki at 9:55 am local time, and upon disembarking we were met by our new tour guide (a British woman who has lived in Helsinki for 26 years).  As soon as the bus dropped us at the hotel to deposit our luggage, we were off on a walking tour of downtown Helsinki.  Among the sites we took in were the Helsinki Music Centre, Finlandia Hall (designed by Alvar Aalto), the Central Railway Station (designed by Eliel Saarinen), and the Helsinki Cathedral (a Lutheran cathedral).  We also were able to catch a glimpse of the most beautiful Burger King you'll ever see, located inside the Central Railway Station.

Finlandia Hall

Helsinki Music Centre

Central Railway Station

The prettiest Burger King you'll ever see!

Helsinki Cathedral

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