If this is your first visit here…
I’m a Finnish expat woman living in Casablanca, Morocco
but at the moment having a short vacation in my home country
and
the city where I was born –
>>> Helsinki <<<
Please, come in and enjoy these pictures –
more coming later this week!
Helsinki Cathedral
“The church was originally built as a tribute to the Grand Duke, Nicholas I,
the Tsar of Russia and until the independence of Finland in 1917,
it was called St. Nicholas’ Church.”
The Main Building of the University of Helsinki
State flag of Finland
Senate Square
“In 1809 Finland was annexed to Imperial Russia as an Autonomous Grand Duchy,
and three years later Helsinki became its capital.
A town plan was drawn by Johan Albrecht Ehrenström and the buildings were designed by a German architect,
Carl Ludwig Engel, in the Empire style then favoured in St Petersburg.”
Read more and look at the panorama tour by virtualhelsinki here
Katariinankatu, Helsinki
Katariinankatu, Helsinki
Next time: more pictures from The Helsinki Market Square
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0 thoughts on “(almost) wordless wednesday from helsinki, finland…”
I love this!! And the sky was blue… Fabulous!!
I was lucky – today it’s been grey and cold Northern wind…brrrrrr…..
That’s a gorgeous place and your shots are so beautiful!
I can imagine that you have been busy 🙂
Would love to visit one day!
Busy yes, back in Casa on Monday…
I love Helsinki, and you’ve captured all its beauty in your wonderful pictures.
Thanks Ziva! A city by the sea – that’s a secret. But not all cities by the sea are as charming as Helsinki…and there’s a zillion more charming cities than Helsinki… 🙂
Beautiful church…I also like your compilation ones…very cool!
Helsinki looks really pretty and is quite interesting.
Now that we will be living closer to Europe I may just meet you there some day!
BG
You’re right – welcome to Finland (even if I’m not here)! Back to Casa on Monday…
Thanks for taking me for a little tour of Helsinki! Those pictures looks fantastic. Beautiful place 😀
You’re most welcome! 🙂 I’ve been really lucky – it’s been sunny almost every day!
What lovely photos and stunning architecture!
Just popping in from java’s blog.
Helsinki is a beatiful city by the sea and even brilliant when the sun is shining! 🙂
Beautiful pictures, and beautiful city! Thank you for sharing 🙂
Thanks Cristina for your kind words and leaving a comment… 🙂
The weather has been rather good for your stay in Helsinki. No rain!
The weather has been excellent! No rain, mostly sunny…perfect!
Hienoja Hesa-kuvia!
Mika on kuvia ottaessa kun aurinko paistoi ja saa oli mita parhain!
The cathedral is absolutely beautiful! Great perspectives.
You should’ve seen me lying on the steps when shot those pictures! At least I had fun! 🙂
Yes do show us more! I’m enjoying this view of Helsinki very much! I can clearly see your love for this beautiful city!
yes, yes, more coming soon…. 🙂
I love Helsinki
Me too when the sun is shining and people are smiling…
Cool shots….where are all the people?
🙂 Helsinki is not Cairo or Casablanca! 🙂 Here we have space!
Beautiful architecture – grand, clean lines, symetrical … perfection! Show me more, show me more! 😀
More coming, more coming…soon! 🙂