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Helsinki
Helsinki is closer in mood (and certainly in looks) to the major cities of eastern Europe and throughout the twentieth century the city was also a showcase for independent Finland, much of its impressive architecture drawing inspiration from the dawning of Finnish nationalism.The city is hemmed in on three sides by water, and all the things you might want to see are within walking distance of one another and certainly no more than a few minutes apart by tram or bus. The streets have a youthful buzz, and the short summer is acknowledged by crowds strolling the boulevards, cruising the shopping arcades and socializing in the outdoor cafes and restaurants.
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