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1. Senate Square

The graceful neo-classical heart of Helsinki is centred on Senate Square, where the pale green and white Lutheran cathedral towers over the rooftops. The square was designed by Carl Engel in the mid-1800s when Finland was part of the Russian Empire.

2. Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma

Finland is a powerhouse of artistry and design, and this museum houses a fantastic collection of Finnish and international works (www.kiasma.fi). For more Finnish style visit the nearby Finlandia Hall designed by the legendary architect Alvar Aalto.

3. Suomenlinna fortress

A short boat ride beyond the docks stands this mighty island fortress which has guarded Helsinki harbour since the eighteenth century. There are historic buildings, museums and the chance to stroll the now-peaceful ramparts, watching the sun sink to the sound of the gulls (www.suomenlinna.fi).

4. Uspensky Cathedral

Finland is where East meets West and the best illustration of this is this Orthodox cathedral whose onion-shaped domes add an exotic element to the skyline. The interior is no less atmospheric, filled with icons and Byzantine-style paintings of the saints.

5. Yrjönkatu Swimming Hall

A good steam is a national obsession, with one sauna for every three Finns. The magnificent architecture of these baths dates from the 1920s. There are separate times for men and women, and swimming costumes are optional (Yrjönkatu 21, +358 (0)9 310 87401).

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