Helsinki, Finland

After making it through two hectic days in St. Petersburg, Helsinki was a nice change of pace. It has less than one million people, and seems like a very livable city based on a day's visit.

Helsinki became the capital of Finland only about a century ago, so it has a different feel than a place like Tallinn. Still, it's clean and modern.

The Senate Square, shown here, is a major gathering spot for residents and tourists alike. Our bus is in the crowd somewhere.

I didn't make it to all of the city's attractions. Here's a video:



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