Sibelius's Home Town

Helsinki is yet another waterfront city, this time with a very distinct look and feel with strong architecture, a history of being influenced by Swedish, Russian and today Finnish culture.  It is quite spread out but most things can be reached on foot or by public transport.

We took the #3 tram on a circular route around many sights then set off on foot to visit the contrasting Orthodox and Lutheran cathedrals, the Finlandia Hall and the Sibelius monument, an abstract sculpture of silvery pipes.

We ended back in the centre where we mooches round Stockmann's food market then split up for a chance to look round some shops.

Now planning where to eat tonight.  Fish or reindeer?