Sightseeing Saturday

Spent the Saturday out in Helsinki City and it was truly a tiring day of walking in the cold and taking photos with painful hands. But it was really all worth it =) This was the first time we saw Helsinki in daylight. Most pics will be on facebook!

Central Railway Station

The Helsinki/Lutheran Cathedral. Probably the most representative and recognisable building in Helsinki.

The Sanctuary

Statue of Russian Tsar Alexander the II

Cute telephone booth

This can't be Rudolf, he doesn't have a red nose!

The Market Square

An old wooden ship converted to a cafe
(I visited the Old Market hall as well.. interesting pictures.. separate post!)

Suomenlinna
A marine fortress island built by the Swedish in the 1700s as defence against the Russians

This Unesco Heritage Site was heavily fortified. About 900 people inhabit the island now.. in pretty houses!

Suomenlinna Church

I realised i look like a dumpling with all the layers.. but bo pian. Coz it was -9 today.. =)

An old submarine parked as an exhibit

Back to the mainland.. How can i not take picture outside a Nokia store when i'm in finland?

At the Railway Station Ice Park
Thats Jo behind. The Italian Phd student =)