{"product_id":"2940014438780","title":"Helsinki, Finland Travel Guide - What To See \u0026 Do","description":"NOOK version of our illustrated travel guide will take you to Helsinki, Finland.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFounded in 1550, Helsinki the \"Daughter of the Baltic\" has been the Finnish capital since 1812, when it was rebuilt by the tsars of Russia along the lines of a miniature St. Petersburg, a role it has played in many a Cold War movie. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToday, Helsinki pulls off the trick of being something of an international metropolis while still retaining a small-town feel. The best time to visit is in summer, when Finns peel off their overcoats and flock to outdoor bars and cafes to enjoy the sunshine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe architects Johan Albrecht Ehrenström, a native Finn, and Carl Ludwig Engel, from Germany rebuilt the city in the Empire style. This can be seen today around the Lutheran Cathedral, which was completed in 1852. The same style, and even architects, is also a part of Saint Petersburg's history. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThough thoroughly a Nordic capital, Helsinki today reflects the influences gained from its Western and Eastern heritage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFinding Internet access when out and about can be problematic so carry your mobile guidebook in the palm of your hand. We include a fully linked Table of Contents and internally to access context-specific information quickly and easily when offline. Many web links are included as well for additional information. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContents:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Welcome To Helsinki\u003cbr\u003e  Overview\u003cbr\u003e    History\u003cbr\u003e    Orientation\u003cbr\u003e      Tourist information\u003cbr\u003e    Festivals\u003cbr\u003e    Climate\u003cbr\u003e  Language \u0026amp; Dialect\u003cbr\u003e  Arrivals\u003cbr\u003e    By plane\u003cbr\u003e    By helicopter\u003cbr\u003e    By train\u003cbr\u003e    By car\u003cbr\u003e    By bus\u003cbr\u003e    By boat\u003cbr\u003e  Local Transportation\u003cbr\u003e    By tram\u003cbr\u003e    By bus\u003cbr\u003e    By metro\u003cbr\u003e    By train\u003cbr\u003e    By ferry\u003cbr\u003e    By taxi\u003cbr\u003e    By bike\u003cbr\u003e    By car\u003cbr\u003e    By organized tour\u003cbr\u003e  Sightseeing Highlights\u003cbr\u003e    Suomenlinna\u003cbr\u003e    Other islands\u003cbr\u003e    Parks\u003cbr\u003e    Churches\u003cbr\u003e    Museums and galleries\u003cbr\u003e    Olympic sights\u003cbr\u003e    Other\u003cbr\u003e  Fun Activities\u003cbr\u003e    Amusement parks\u003cbr\u003e    Concerts\u003cbr\u003e    Festivals\u003cbr\u003e    Outdoors\u003cbr\u003e    At Sea\u003cbr\u003e    Saunas\u003cbr\u003e    Sports\u003cbr\u003e  Studying\u003cbr\u003e  Working\u003cbr\u003e  Shopping Highlights \u003cbr\u003e    Department stores and shopping malls\u003cbr\u003e    Design\u003cbr\u003e    Markets\u003cbr\u003e    Records\u003cbr\u003e    Something different\u003cbr\u003e  Dining Guide \u003cbr\u003e    Budget\u003cbr\u003e    Mid-range\u003cbr\u003e      Finnish\u003cbr\u003e      International\u003cbr\u003e      Vegetarian\u003cbr\u003e    Splurge\u003cbr\u003e      Finnish\u003cbr\u003e      Russian\u003cbr\u003e      International\u003cbr\u003e  Bars, Clubs \u0026amp; Drinking\u003cbr\u003e    Cafes\u003cbr\u003e    Bars and pubs\u003cbr\u003e    Nightclubs\u003cbr\u003e  Accommodation Guide\u003cbr\u003e    Budget\u003cbr\u003e    Mid-range\u003cbr\u003e    Splurge\u003cbr\u003e  Safety \u0026amp; Security\u003cbr\u003e  Cultural Issues\u003cbr\u003e  Communications\u003cbr\u003e  Local Help \u003cbr\u003e    Embassies\u003cbr\u003e  Local \u0026amp; Day Trips","brand":"PubIt!","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47181767540976,"sku":"2940014438780","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940014438780_p0.jpg?v=1763608694","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940014438780","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}