Helsinki:It is the capital and largest city in Finland . It is located on the south coast, on the shore of the Gulf of Finland.

The influences of the East and West are present in the daily lives of Helsinki , architecture , gastronomy , design , customs and even the local slang of the streets leading to it was an old Russian and Swedish rules.

Helsinki is the largest political, educational, financial , cultural and research center as well as one of the most important cities in northern Europe.

Helsinki is known worldwide for its great design , which is quite evident in its streets , shops and buildings

Winter temperatures are very low, in January and February can reach -5 C. The temperatures can reach -20 C one or two weeks a year.

The Central Park of Helsinki is an area ten miles long extending from the center to the north side of the city and is an important recreational area for residents.

In 1960 the population began to decrease due to homelessness.

image of the city and the Baltic sea background

The Helsinki Lutheran Cathedral