Other sights in Finland
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Loviisa Church
Dominating the market square is the red-brick neo-Gothic Loviisa Church, built in 1865. Summer guides give free tours.
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Sankta Anna Kyrka
Sankta Anna Kyrka is an attractive church 2km north of Kumlinge village with 500-year-old Franciscan-style paintings.
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Jacobstads Wapen
The old harbour (Gamla Hamn) holds the pride of Jakobstad, Jacobstads Wapen, modelled after a 17th-century galleon.
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Korsholm Church
Built in 1776, this grand structure was once the Court of Appeal, but began serving as a church after the Great Fire of 1852.
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Alexanterin Kirkko
The beautiful Alexanterin Kirkko has red brick and green spires and was named for the Tsar Alexander II.
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Finnish Museum of Photography
The Finnish Museum of Photography has interesting studies of both photojournalism and artistic practice.
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St John’s Church
Helsinki’s largest church is the soaring twin-spired neo-Gothic St John’s Church, off Korkeavuorenkatu.
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Tuusulan Rantatie
Tuusulan Rantatie is a narrow road along Tuusulanjärvi (Tuusula Lake), about a 30-minute drive north of Helsinki.
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Skeppargården Pellas
Near the crossing to Lumparland, SkeppargårdenPellas is the homestead museum of a local shipmaster.
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Vaasa Church
The most impressive church in town is the neo-Gothic Vaasa Church, made of local red bricks.
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Tram Museum
This delightful museum displays vintage trams and depicts daily life in Helsinki’s streets in past decades.
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Teatterimuseo
Teatterimuseo is a campy look behind Finland’s dramatic scene including costumes and sets.
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Kallenaution Kievari
This beautiful wooden roadhouse is the oldest building along Route 66, dating from 1757.
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Tampereen Taidemuseo
Tampereen Taidemuseo has good-quality changing exhibitions of mostly contemporary art.
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Sederholm House
Helsinki’s oldest brick building dating from 1757 is furnished to suit a wealthy 18th-century merchant.
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Aine Art Museum
Aine Art Museum has a big collection of Finnish art from the 19th and 20th centuries.
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Finlaysonin Kirkko
The Finlaysonin Kirkko was built for employees of the cotton mill and their families.
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Reindeer Park
A reindeer park offers the opportunity to get to know these gentle antlered beasts.
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Kylätalo Giisá
The village hall, Kylätalo Giisá, has a handicraft shop, cafe and internet access.
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Stadium Tower
The Stadium Tower has a 72m-high viewing platform that looks back to the city.
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Napapiirin Huskypuisto
Napapiirin Huskypuisto is near Santa’s grotto and allows you to meet dogs.
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Samovar Museum
The Samovar Museum is a wonderful look at Russia’s much-loved teapot.
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Tyko Art Gallery
At Nurmes-talo, Tyko Art Gallery has changing monthly exhibitions.
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Napapiirin Porofarmi
Napapiirin Porofarmi is a reindeer farm 8km north of town.
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Platform
Platform is an artists’ space that displays local works.
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