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Things to do in Finland, Finland: The Best Historic Sites
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1. Sea Fortress Suomenlinna
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8,129 reviews
Reviewed By M6281VPmarks - Scottsdale, United States
Must visit this UNESCO world heritage site of a fortress in Helsinki south harbor across several islands which was built by the Swedes in the 18th and 19th centuries to unsuccessfully prevent Russia from capturing Finland. It is a remarkable piece of engineering, architecture and history. Visit the several museums on the connected islands. There are also fortifications, barracks, residences (people live there full time), church, workshops, shops, cafes and restaurants. You will need at least half a day to visit and will take a 15 minute scenic ferry ride starting at Market Square but the ferry convenienty runs all day starting very early and ending late in the evening because people live there. Children who are into forts and guns will enjoy. Younger children will have the chance to run around to their hearts content.
2. Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,357 reviews
Reviewed By Zuevy
Excellent combination of natural park and wooden building museum. Many historical wooden houses from different parts of Finland. Some of its are unique. Also natural park where you can see squirrels, swans, ducks and some other bitrds in their wild life.
3. Ainola - The Home of Aino and Jean Sibelius
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4.5 based on 107 reviews
In Ainola you can learn about the great Finnish composer Jean Sibelius and his family in the setting of his home. Ainola is located at Lake Tuusula in Järvenpää. Welcome!
4. Mannerheim Museum
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4.5 based on 292 reviews
Reviewed By Krisse_FI
An old mansion in a prestigious old part of Helsinki filled with a collection of paraphernalia from accross the globe (asian antiques & arts, hunting trophés, and yes, a tiger as a rug), this home of a military leader and 6th president of Finland is fascinating and atmospheric to walk through. The history behind his collections is expertly and engagingly narrated by the fantastic tour guides always showing you around the house when you go there, a truly devoted staff. Highly recommended!
5. World Heritage Site - Verla Groundwood and Board Mill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 79 reviews
You can visit Verla Mill Museum 2 May – 30 September Tue-Sun 11:00-16:00 From midsummer until the August 15th open daily 10:00-18:00. (Closed in midsummer on Friday) Guided tours only: Tours in Finnish begin every hour on the hour. The last tour of the day is at 16:00 or 18:00. Tours in other languages (Swedish, English, German, Russian…) are available by arrangement. Admission Adults € 12 Concessions € 9 Children under 18 free entrance.
Reviewed By KriS343 - Kotka, Finland
The site is wonderfull, everything is like it was left tens of years ago. The guide had interesting stories to tell, including one lady who worked there for years and years on the same position and had even left markings on the floor during the years. But in the evening, just before the sun goes down and everyone else has gone. Only seagulls screaming and the powerplant humming. That is the time to just sit, watch and think how different things were decades ago.
6. Birthplace of Jean Sibelius
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4.5 based on 44 reviews
Composer Jean Sibelius (1865-1957) was born and lived the first 20 years of his life in Hameenlinna. The rooms of his birthplace are decorated in the style of the era between the 1860s and the 1880s, and the museum exhibition sheds light on little Janne’s childhood years in Hameenlinna. A guided tour will provide you with more information. Chamber concerts are regularly held at the hall of the museum. Opening Hours 2.5.–31.8. Mon–Sun 10 a.m.–4 p.m. 1.9.–30.4. Tue–Sun 12 p.m.–4 p.m. (Closed: New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Labor Day, Midsummer Eve, Midsummer Day, Midsummer Sunday, Independence Day 6.12. and Christmas 23.–26.12.)
Reviewed By Nannanen
A lovely little museum in a great location. You don't need a lot of time to visit, but I chose to stay a little longer and soak in the calm atmosphere. Sibelius's wonderful music in the background is a great touch, and the staff is incredibly helpful.
7. Langinkoski Imperial Fishing Lodge Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 132 reviews
8. Turku Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 677 reviews
Reviewed By Evabe13
We needed an easy place to visit near the city centre and this church is just few hundred meters from the centre. There was a nice park next to the church also. The church itself is beautiful both inside and outside. Inside there is a lot to see.
9. Amuri Museum of Workers' Housing
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4.5 based on 114 reviews
The Amuri museum quarter consists of five residential and four outbuildings. All of the former lie in their original positions as do the outbuildings.
Reviewed By MikaelF413 - Vantaa, Finland
This block of wooden buildings showcases the working-class lifestyle and history. The museum area is a typical enclosed quarter of the 1880s including 32 apartments, which illustrate the life of local industrial workers from 1880 to 1970. The museum is open only during the summer. There are a lot of stairs to climb.
10. The Aalto House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 165 reviews
The home of famous Alvar Altotel +358 (0)9 481 350 [email protected] Alvar Aalto 1936
Reviewed By Bettens1976 - Porto, Portugal
I am an admirer of the architect Alvaro Siza and of the naturalism in the construction of Alvar Aalto, who, among others, influenced Siza (Pritzker Architecture Prize 1992). The connection between architecture and nature in construction was one of Alvaro Siza's references. Aalto's house in Riihitie, 20, was designed to be the home and architecture office of Aalto in 1935-36. Natural materials soften the formal language of modern architecture. Design for his own home, gave Aalto an opportunity to make various structures and material experiments. All the details of the interiors have been thought out and decorated in an elegant way. A series of details allow you to perceive and highlight the mix of the work studio with the familiar living areas. This was achieved through material choices. This can be seen on the facades and interiors. The house of Aalto combines modern materials with a modern design and gives nature a relevant role. The building was built in an almost virgin environment and makes use of the natural surroundings as a starting point for its future projects, becoming a mark of Aalto, which is designated by naturalism. It is patronizing to contextualize: the space where Aalto built the house in the 1935-36 years has nothing to do with the current suburban area, surrounded by houses and buildings. A short walk from the tram number 4 stop, mad we find the Alvar Aalto house at Riihitie, 20.
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