Naantali: a view of the presidential summer-residence on the island Luonnonmaa
inside the Porvoo Cathedral this unicorn dates back to medieval times
Naantali: souvenir shops along Mannerheim road
one of the spouting sealions at the Havas Amanda fountain at Helsinki's harbor front
the imposing iconostasis inside Helsinki's Uspenski Orthodox Cathedral
the Helsinki Cathedral on Senate Square with the statue of Alexander the second
 Turku: the Suomen Joutsen served as a trainings ship for the Finnish navy
the Market Hall was build in 1867 and is still in use
many churches in Finland have a votiveship, this one hangs in the Turku Cathedral
The Porvoo Cathedral has a new roof after the 2006 arson
Finland Highlights
Unfortunately our Finland trip was cut short by a mechanical failure but luckily we managed to see a large part of what we had planned for.
 
-Helsinki has a lot on offer with the busy harbor, the Jugendstil Central Railway Station, the Senate Square with the huge Helsinki Cathedral and the Uspenski Orthodox Cathedral that sports a large and colorful iconostasis inside.
 
-Porvoo is a well preserved medieval town with  the Borgå domkyrka at its center.
 
-Naantali is a popular tourist destination on the southwest coast, nearby is the summer residence of the Finnish president. 
 
-Under Swedish rule Turku was Finland's most important town and de-facto capital.
The Turku Cathedral and Turku Castle are major sights. A real gem is the Market Hall.
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Helsinki harbor
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Helsinki's Central Railway Station is build in Jugendstil style
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Houses reflect in the Porvoonjoki River at Porvoo
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the bridge over the Porvoonjoki River
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a courtyard in Turku Castle
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Naantali: the kiosk at the harbor has not many customers, the place seems deserted
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