Top 12 Underrated Cities in Europe
| November 17, 2017
2. Helsinki, Finland
Helsinki, the capital of Finland, was founded in 1550, but was restored in the mid-1800s as a tribute to the Russian capital of St. Petersburg. It’s actually stood in for St. Petersburg in tons of American movies.
Helsinki is an amazing place to visit – their system of public transit (which includes ferries to adjacent islands) makes it easy to get around. If you’re only there for a short time, make sure you get to see Suomenlinna, a gigantic island fortress that was built to protect against Russian invaders. The island is accessible by ferry, and it’s a great place to spend a day sightseeing.
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