Carl’s Liked Places

Carl Griffin: Space age looking church with great acoustics.

Carl Griffin: Main Lutheran cathedral. The steps outside are a popular meeting place.

Carl Griffin: Great views of the orthodox cathedral.

Carl Griffin: Beautiful red bricked exterior supporting 13 gilted cupolas.

Carl Griffin: Stock up on picnic provisions.

Carl Griffin: Lively market square.

Carl Griffin: Wonderfully preserved home of an 18th century officer.

Carl Griffin: Interesting museum documenting the island's history.

Carl Griffin: Wonderful insight into 18th and 19th century rural Finland.

Carl Griffin: Once a cable factory, now a down to earth arts centre.

Carl Griffin: Interesting insight into a person the Finns call a national hero. He is considered a lot less favourably throughout Europe.

Carl Griffin: National gallery showing off the best of Finnish art.

Carl Griffin: Looks like a gothic church. Don't miss the exhibition on the Sami people & the imperial throne of Tsar Alexander I.

Carl Griffin: Curvaceous metallic building containg modern art from the 60s-90s.

Carl Griffin: Wonderful viewpoint with the cathedral towering above you.

Carl Griffin: Gets very busy in Summer.

Carl Griffin: Sit by the water and watch the fountains bubbling away.

Carl Griffin: Spend hours strolling around and people watching.

Carl Griffin: Wonderfully warm inside the glass house.

Carl Griffin: Great selection of stalls offering quality produce.

Carl Griffin: Excellent selection of books. A nice peaceful place to relax.

Carl Griffin: Nice green space in the heart of the city. Great place to escape the rush.

Carl Griffin: Large beautiful city centre park.

Carl Griffin: Great views across Helsinki from the top.

Carl Griffin: Strong defensive entry to the island.

Carl Griffin: Beautiful walk in the sea air.

Carl Griffin: Impressive fortress island.

Carl Griffin: Small shopping centre with a few small stores.