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	Helsinki - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Helsinki is also known for being unique in the way that for a city its size there is no part of the town that could be deemed as "slum", or explicitly inhabited by the poor.
		Helsinki is, however, perhaps even more famous for its numerous Art Nouveau (Jugend in Finnish) buildings, designed in the early 1900s and strongly influenced by the Kalevala, which is a very popular theme in the national romantic art of that era.
		Many of Helsinki's main attractions are also related to the sea, the Suomenlinna sea-fortress built in the 18th century to defend the city and the Seurasaari Island with its parks and open-air museum, the former being a UNESCO World Heritage site.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Helsinki (3082 words)

	Helsinki: Tourism
		It is famous for "the Spirit of Helsinki", which contributed greatly to thawing out the Cold War and bringing East and West together.
		Helsinki Tourist Office and the Future: The office is unusual in that it just provides a service and does not try to sell products and services to make a profit.
		Helsinki has been very successful at this in the past and aims are to increase the success rate further in future years.
	www.helsinki.fi /jarj/mao/urban/tourism.html (552 words)

	Helsinki Info (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Helsinki, the capital of Finland, is surrounded by the sea.
		Helsinki is a modern European cultural city whose urban cosmopolitan lifestyle exists in perfect harmony with nature.
		Helsinki is an active and energetic city in which many events are held throughout the year.
	www.fisma-network.org /SC7/Plenary2005/helsinkiInfo.htm (423 words)

	Hotel Helsinki (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Helsinki's two main museums are the Ateneum and the Kiasma, the latter displaying contemporary art, while the former being well-known for its classical art exhibitions.
		Helsinki's main musical venues are the Finlandia concert-hall and the Finnish National Opera.
		He was kept in Helsinki by a unique assignment, as he was elected to plan a new centrum all on his own, which later on was also referred to as The White City Of The North.
	www.hotelhelsinki.info (1190 words)

	Helsinki - HighBeam Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		When the Univ. of Helsinki (founded 1640) was moved from Turku in 1828, Helsinki became the center of Finnish nationalism.
		In the city's older part are the state council building, the president's residence, the Univ. of Helsinki, the Church of St. Nicholas, the national art gallery, and the impressive railway station (designed by Eliel Saarinen).
		Helsinki process calls for change amid global governance deficit; G20+ to complement G8 and include more states from the Southern hemisphere - especially Africa.
	www.encyclopedia.com /doc/1E1-helsinki.html (468 words)

	List of sites in Helsinki - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The new opera house (Oopperatalo) of the Finnish National Opera, which opened in 1993, is close to the city center in Töölö.
		Kauppatori (The Market Square) is situated in the heart of Helsinki and in the summertime the numerous stands sell all kinds of Finnish crafts and foods.
		Spårakoff is a tram converted to a bar, it is easy to recognize in the Helsinki cityscape as it is colored in the brightly red color of the Sinebrychoff brewery.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_sites_in_Helsinki (397 words)

	Helsinki Guide
		Helsinki, also called "Stadi" in local slang, is the capital of Finland.
		Helsinki City Museum has the comprehensive exhibition "Helsinki Horizons" which gives an overview of Helsinki's 450 year-old history.
		Sea Life Helsinki takes you on a voyage from the tropical oceans to the Arctic Sea, stopping at the Baltic Sea along the way.
	www.directferries.co.uk /helsinki_guide.htm (340 words)

	Helsinki travel guide — Helsinki tourism and travel information
		Helsinki, or Helsingfors in Swedish, is the capital of Finland.
		At that time, however, Helsinki was little more than a place for the King and his retinue to stay while they were away from the capital Turku on hunting trips.
		Helsinki only became the capital of Finland in 1812 after Finland had been captured from Sweden by Russia.
	www.city-travel-guide.co.uk /travel-guide/helsinki-travel-guide.html (998 words)

	Helsinki - Uncyclopedia
		Helsinki was founded in the north, since the south was considered unfit for human settlement, due to the occurence of parasites called "Swedes".
		Helsinki has great yet untapped potential for sex tourism because of its abundance of sheep, but the inhabitants are just too stupid, drunk, or more commonly, both, to make money out of it.
		After their ordeal, the entrepreneurs sued the city of Helsinki, but the case was dismissed when the plaintiffs failed to pinpoint Helsinki on the map to the equally clueless judge.
	uncyclopedia.org /wiki/Helsinki (949 words)

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		Helsinki is often praised as a "living work of art," a city brimming with unique cultural opportunities.
		Helsinki's cultural heritage also beckons travelers to Finlandia Hall and the Helsinki Philharmonics, and to the spectacular Opera House, dubbed "the classiest new aria house in the west," also home to the National Ballet.
		Helsinki is home to the largest variety of shops, boutiques and department stores, such as Stockmann's, City Sokos, and Aleksi 13, as well as the recently opened Kämp Galleria with 50 exclusive stores and the Kamppi Shopping Center located within the new bus station complex.
	www.gofinland.org /web/us/publish.nsf/(PublishedSheets2)/E748417D6A16653F87256B61005E03A3?openDocument&sheetList=FabulousFinland (1854 words)

	Helsinki Hotels Motels - a travel and top tourism guide to Helsinki FI
		The Hotel Anna is a welcoming and distinctive hotel situated in the centre of Helsinki.
		Although we are focused primarily on finding you a discount hotel in Helsinki we also recognize the need to find other amenities such as Helsinki dining, Helsinki attractions, transportation to and from Helsinki, as well as what activities there are to do in Helsinki.
		These include such things as hiking in Helsinki with all of it's wonderful parks, visiting the Helsinki galleries and museums, or enjoy one of the many Helsinki attractions.
	www.helsinkihotelsmotels.com (726 words)

	Finland King's Road - A taste of history, culture, and fun (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Helsinki was one of the European Cultural Cities in the year 2000 when it also celebrated its 450th anniversary.
		There are numerous places of interest in Helsinki and the immediate surroundings that are easy to visit by yourself or with an expert guide.
		This is especially true of Helsinki, which is compact and beautiful to walk.
	www.thekingsroad.com /helsinki.html (601 words)

	Helsinki Tourist Information, Helsinki Tourist Info Finland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Helsinki Tourist Information – You’ll want to stop in and look around and take some of the many maps and brochures that the tourist office has to offer.
		What can we say except that the summer season is the best time to visit Helsinki because you can enjoy the most of the beaches and do the most water sports.
		The Helsinki Card is available to cover all transport and also admission to the best sights and museums.
	www.onlinehelsinkiguide.com /helsinki-tourist.html (303 words)

	Helsinki (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Helsinki is, however, perhaps even more famous for its numerous Art Nouveau buildings, designed in the early 1900s and strongly influenced by Kalevala, which is a very popular theme in the national romantic art of that era.
		Helsinki's Art Noveau style is also featured in large residential areas such as Katajanokka and Eira.
		Helsinki's two main museums are the Ateneum and the Kiasma, the later displaying contemporary art, while the former being well-known for its classical art exhibitions.
	www.99travel.com /helsinki.shtml (1123 words)

	Helsinki Finland - Travel and Tourist Information
		Helsinki's hostel is in the Katajanokka district, near the market square and the Viking Line-FinnJet ferry terminal.
		Nine 3-, 4-, and 5-star hotels in the Helsinki area are listed here, with discount rates.
		Lasipalatsi Media Centre Ltd. in Helsinki is home to a public library, a television studio, a restaurant and shops.
	europeforvisitors.com /europe/planner/blp_countries_finland_helsinki.htm (366 words)

	23rd International Conference on Literature and Psychology - Helsinki
		Our Helsinki conference is now only a memory, but a delightful one, thanks to Aino-Maija Lahtinen and her helpers, Cecilia Therman and Heidi Johansson.
		Helsinki, bordered on three sides by the sea, is one of Europe’s most beautiful cities and most popular cruise harbors, with easy access to Stockholm, Sweden; Tallinn, Estonia; and St. Petersburg, Russia--Helsinki is sometimes said to be a smaller St. Petersburg.
		The best-known modern Finnish architect is Alvar Aalto, whose works in Helsinki include the Social Insurance Institution building, the Academic Bookstore, the House of Culture, and Finlandia Hall.
	www.clas.ufl.edu /ipsa/2006/index.htm (1797 words)

	Helsinki Vacation Travel will Heat Up with Renewed Focus on Overseas Travel
		Helsinki is a beautiful city that is ideal to tour on foot because of its compact layout.
		Helsinki is a great family vacation destination with the biggest attractions being: the Sea Life & Helsinki Zoo and the Linnanmaki Amusement Park.
		Virgin Vacations recently announced Helsinki vacation packages that start at $589 per person, depending on dates selected, occupancy and departure city (details can be found on Virgin Vacations’ website: www.virgin-vacations.com).
	www.emediawire.com /releases/2006/2/prweb341702.htm (522 words)

	Hospitality Net - Industry Events - ENTER 2003
		According to ENTER's organisers IFITT (International Federation for IT and Travel and Tourism), the world's leading think tank on IT in the global travel and tourism industry, Helsinki's position as the centre of the global mobile technology industry was a key factor behind the organisation's decision to choose the city as its conference venue.
		Helsinki is the hub of the world's mobile technology revolution, with hundreds of top wireless application companies headquartered here, including Nokia and Benefon.
		IFITT's - www.ifitt.org - mission is to enable the travel and tourism sectors to capitalise on breakthroughs in technology by setting the agenda for the development of new information and communication technologies (ICTs).
	www.hospitalitynet.org /event/3001086.html (664 words)

	Information on Helsinki
		Helsinki is a modern European cultural city with a population of over half a million, whose urban cosmopolitan lifestyle exists in perfect harmony with nature.
		Surrounded by the sea and its own exotic archipelago, Helsinki offers visitors an endless number of possibilities.
		Throughout its 450-year history, Helsinki has existed in the crosscurrents of the East and West.
	www.paesionline.com /europe/finland/helsinki/introduction.asp (136 words)

	Helsinki Finland Travel Guide For Tourists And Business Travellers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Helsinki was built across hundreds of islands on the shores of the Baltic sea and is a truely green and blue city, with many parks and open space.
		In recent years Helsinki has grew into a modern and sophisticated city with a wide variety of attractions to offer the tourist.
		There is also a good selection of galleries and museums in Helsinki which includes the Urho Kekkosen Museo, the Sukellusvene Vesikko and the Ehrensvard Museo which is dedicated to the island of Suomenlinna.
	www.a-zoftourism.co.uk /travel-to-Helsinki.htm (384 words)

	Finland Travel Club
		Helsinki, "the white daughter of the Baltic Sea", is the northernmost national capital on European continent.
		Helsinki has got many international awards: the 5th best city in the whole world, the best Scandinavian travel destination 2005, Dream World Cruise Destination with the best tour guides and the most improved destination.
		Helsinki Card (your key to Helsinki with almost 100 benefits including free travel on public transport, free admittance to 43 museums and main sights, free boat trips to the Zoo and Suomenlinna sea fortress etc.): http://www.helsinkiexpert.fi
	groups.msn.com /FinlandTravelClub/helsinki.msnw (539 words)

	AllTravel Helsinki Finland travel and tourism (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The lively market square (kauppatori) - also known as the fish market - is located on the waterfront and is the real heart of the city.
		Stroll in the botanical gardens at Hammarskjoldintie I. Founded in 1893, the gardens are home to cool palms, cacti and other sun-worshipping plants foreign to Finland.
		Helsinki’s vegetarian restaurants are second to none and the city boasts some excellent Russian restaurants.
	www.alltravelfinland.com /Finland/Destination_Guides/Cities/Helsinki.htm (358 words)

	Helsinki, Finland - Travel Information, Travel Directory, Links & Pictures - Travelers Digest
		Helsinki Capital Area Information Servers - links to local servers in the Helsinki area.
		Ramada Helsinki Presidentti - This enormous hotel is well located and of a good standard.
		Sokos Helsinki - The hotel has been completely overhauled and can now be described as a first class property.
	www.travelersdigest.com /helsinki.htm (900 words)

	Helsinki Travel - Attractions and holiday
		Helsinki's restaurants offer everything from Michelinstarred haute cuisine to Tex-Mex. Be sure to try out also some traditional Scandinavian food, Russian dishes or any number of ethnic and international restaurants.
		The majority of Helsinki's cultural establishments and sights are situated within walking distance of the city centre.
		Built in the 1700s on six islands off the shore of Helsinki, the garrsion town is one of the most popular sights in Finland.
	www.paesionline.com /europe/finland/helsinki/travel_guide.asp (372 words)

	University of Helsinki
		In food economics it is possible to study general food economics or to specialise in hotel, restaurant and tourism management or entrepreneurship.
		The aim of hotel, restaurant and tourism management studies is to educate experts for management and development functions in hotel, restaurant and tourism companies and organisations as well as for education and research.
		Instruction is arranged in co-operation with Haaga Polytechnic (Haaga Institute) and the Swedish School of Economics and Business Administration in Helsinki.
	honeybee.helsinki.fi /MMTAL/english/food.htm (169 words)

	bookmarks: links to other websites: helsinki
		Website of The City of Helsinki with vast amount of information for both resindens and tourists of Helsinki and many interesting links to maps, road maps, panorama-pictures etc...
		Greenbike is a bicycle rental shop that was founded in 1994 and provides bicycle services at VR-Magazine / VR-Makasiinit (which is in the heart of Helsinki, opposite to the Parliament House and less than 5 minutes walk from the main railway station).
		Helsinki Photos - presented by the City od Helsinki, on the website of the City of Helsnki.
	www.bilderbook.org /bookmarks/?key=helsinki (625 words)

	Finnguide: Fresh new tourism brochure for Helsinki : Finland news articles
		Visitors are encouraged to enjoy Helsinki throughout the year, with clear and visual presentations of Helsinki’s most interesting attractions, sights, restaurants, services, shopping opportunities, excursions and sightseeing tours.
		The address is similar in format to that of other international city tourism offices and should be easier to remember.
		The Helsinki City Tourist and Convention Bureau promotes Helsinki as a travel destination, provides tourist information, and produces brochures and other presentation materials for foreign and domestic visitors.
	www.finnguide.fi /events/artdetail.asp?a=648 (436 words)

	Finland Travel & Tourism News - Media Monitoring Service by EIN News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Culture and Tourism Minister, chairman of the festival's organizational committee...
		Finnair is expected to fly in from Helsinki beginning May 2007.
		Ninth EU-China Summit was held in Helsinki, Finland on 9 September 2006.
	www.einnews.com /finland/newsfeed-finland-tourism (1133 words)

	finland bookmarks: links to other finland websites: helsinki
		The Saunabar in Helsinki: a bar in the evening, a club by night, a sauna in the bar.
		The website of the Meda Lab Helsinki, the New Media Institute of the University for Arts and Design UIAH/TAIK.
		Webcam View from TT A webcam showing the Helsinki market square downtown, near the harbour where the large ferries arrive and take off.
	www.bilderbook.org /bookmarks/finland/?key=helsinki (642 words)

	BUG - Backpackers Guide to Helsinki, Finland
		Helsinki-Vantaa airport (website www.ilmailulaitos.fi/airport_helsinki-vantaa), handles flights to destinations throughout Europe and Finland, however it is not used by many budget airlines and therefore not many budget travellers arrive in Helsinki by air.
		Buses 415, 451 and 615 (€3.40) run between the airport and Helsinki city centre.
		The main train station is has local, domestic and international trains and is located near the Rautatientori metro station.
	www.bugeurope.com /helsinki/gta.html (455 words)

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