I always love my visits to Helsinki. I feel at home in this beautiful city. At the end of summer the temperature is beginning to cool, perfect for walking for hours.
Blue sky made a perfect backdrop for my favourite sights.
Esplanadi never disappoints.
The garden beds are still beautiful.
Kappeli is a great spot for a delicious salmon soup.
Havis Amanda keeps watch beside the harbour.
Tuomiokirkko appears between buildings.
I walked past the Russian church to the Katajanokka area beside the harbour with its beautiful art nouveau buildings.
Who wouldn’t want a row of owls above their doorway, or perhaps a crustacean.
I walked back past the Helsinki cathedral.
Past the railway station.
Nearby is the amazing Oodi library.
I stayed at the beautiful Haven Hotel beside the harbour. It is in an excellent position near the harbour and close to everything in the city.
I had 2 wonderful days in Helsinki. Next stop Bagni di Lucca.