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  • Built in the second half of the 18th century by Sweden on a group of islands located at the entrance of Helsinki's harbour, this fortress is an especially interesting example of European military architecture of the time.

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  • Built in the second half of the 18th century by Sweden on a group of islands located at the entrance of Helsinki's harbour, this fortress is an especially interesting example of European military architecture of the time.

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  • Excavated directly into solid rock, the Temppeliaukio church is situated in the heart of Helsinki, at the end of Fredrikinkatu. Because of its special architecture, the church, completed in 1969, is one of the main attractions in Helsinki. The church hall is covered with a dome, lined with copper and supported on the rock walls by reinforced concrete beams.

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  • The interior walls are of rugged rock and rubble wall. Before noon, the light spreads from the row of windows surrounding the roof periphery to the altar wall, where an ice-age crevice serves as the altarpiece. Due to its excellent acoustics the church is a popular venue for concerts.

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  • "The design grows from the dynamic between the site and the goals of the library program. The key concept is the interplay between the building’s three individual floors. The public plaza in front of the building will continue inside, merging with a catalogue of meeting and experience features. The ground floor will be a robust, busy and frequently updated space suitable for quick visits and walkthroughs. The active, zero-threshold public spaces will be visible, attractive, understandable and welcoming to all visitors.

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  • The traditional, serene library atmosphere can be found on the top floor. This will be a calm and contemplative area floating above the busy central Helsinki. It will offer unobstructed, majestic views to the surrounding park and cityscape. These two contrasting spaces that perfectly complement each other are created by an arching wooden volume. The spaces inside the volume will be enclosed and more intimate. The wooden volume is stretched vertically to create connections to the open main floors below and above."

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  • Helsinki, though smartly turned out enough to be crowned the 2012 World Design Capital, is still at times an overwhelming city—and city folks can always use a break. Finns and visitors will now find one in Narinkka Square at the Kamppi Chapel of Silence, designed by local firm K2S Architects. The sanctuary’s curved, windowless façade fends off urban clamor, while the alder-lined interior glows in the arctic sun, thanks to a clever skylight along the ceiling’s edge.

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  • But there are no formal services at the multifaith venue, just quiet contemplation on the simple pews and chats in the foyer, whose pale concrete walls act as a sort of air lock between the world outside and the wondrous room within.

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  • Helsinki is Finland's only remaining city with tram traffic. Two other cities—Turku and Vyborg have had tram systems.

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  • Vyborg abandoned its trams in 1957 after it was ceded to the Soviet Union after the end of World War II. Turku withdrew its trams in 1972.

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  • Rovaniemi is one of the best places in the world to see the aurora borealis, also called the Northern Lights. Some think that the best place to see the Northern Lights in Rovaniemi is from a glass igloo, but for your Northern Lights holiday, discover the beauty of the Aurora Borealis hunting them by a car, by a snowmobile or by a reindeer.

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  • You never know when the Northern Lights will appear, but Northern Lights forecast can help you. The Aurora Borealis are visible in Rovaniemi from late August until mid April. Find from below all Northern Lights tours operating in Rovaniemi.

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  • "Arktikum in Rovaniemi is a science centre, museum, attraction, popular culture destination as well as a memorable venue for meetings and conferences.

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  • Arktikum is located on the bank of River Ounasjoki at the intersection of two main roads leading out of the centre of Rovaniemi."

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  • "You can meet Santa Claus and cross the magical Arctic Circle every day at the Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi in Lapland, Finland.

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  • Santa Claus spends his time at Santa Claus Village every day of the year to take care of his mission in life; to enhance the well-being of children and the kindness of grown-ups, as well as spread the message of love and goodwill and the Christmas Spirit across the globe."

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