What are the interesting tourist attractions in Finland?

The most famous buildings in Helsinki are the Helsinki Cathedral in the Senate Square in the city center and the pale yellow neoclassical buildings around it. Ivory Cathedral was built in 1852. Its exquisite structure and extraordinary atmosphere are called the essence of Finnish architectural art ... The bell tower with the light green arch on the front of the cathedral is more than 80 meters above sea level, which is a symbol of Helsinki at first glance. In front of the cathedral is the Senate Square, with the Cabinet Building and the University of Helsinki on the east and west sides, and the Presidential Palace, the Supreme Court and the City Hall not far from the south. A bronze statue of Tsar Alexander II, built in 1894, is erected in the center of the Senate Square covered with ancient stones to commemorate the extensive autonomy he gave Finland.

Sibelius Monument

On every street in Helsinki, countless city sculptures can be seen everywhere. However, Finns are most proud of the sibelius Monument, a famous Finnish composer. This monument is located on the seashore of sibelius park, surrounded by pines and cypresses. It is composed of more than 600 silver-white stainless steel pipes, which looks like a giant organ and becomes a symbol of the immortal works of great national musicians. Whenever the sea breeze blows, the air flows in the steel pipe, rising and falling, as if nature is playing an eternal movement endlessly to commemorate this musician. A huge metal head of sibelius is embedded in a red rock, which vividly reproduces the heroic image of this great composer. His eyes were fixed on each other, and his vivid expression vividly reflected the musician's expression when composing. This romantic monument is the masterpiece of Hiltunen, a famous Finnish sculptor. It took six years to complete on the 10th anniversary of sibelius's death (1967). A small copy of it was sent to the United Nations building for permanent exhibition as a national gift.

The famous Finnish composer Sirius (1865- 1957) has been struggling for the rise of Finnish folk music all his life. His creative styles are diverse, with a wide range of subjects, which embodies patriotic feelings and strong national spirit. The unique style rich in Nordic sentiment contains the unique simplicity and fragrance emitted by nature. With outstanding talent and achievements, he became one of the greatest composers of symphony and symphonic music in the 20th century.

Sibelius's works are quite rich, leaving a valuable musical heritage and national wealth for future generations. He composed more than 100 works in his life, including 7 symphonies, many symphonies, 2 operas, as well as violin, piano, organ, brass instruments, chamber music, solo and chorus. 1899, he wrote a orchestral poem "Ode to Finland" full of patriotic passion. This immortal work depicts the Finnish people's national feelings of resisting aggression and oppression, fearing free life and yearning for a better life with majestic momentum and touching melody, and still occupies an important position in the minds of the Finnish people. Whenever and wherever, whenever Finns hear the magnificent and passionate music of Ode to Finland, their eyes will always be filled with crystal tears. During the period of Russian rule, Ode to Finland inspired people all over the country to advance wave after wave and fight for independence. After independence, this piece of music inspired the Finnish people to fight for building their own homes. The appearance of "Ode to Finland" caused a sensation in Europe and America, and became a treasure in the world music treasure house, which also had a great influence on the development of Finnish national music culture. Sibelius's brilliant achievements in his life made him the most famous composer in the history of Finnish music, enjoying the reputation of "the father of Finnish music". Sibelius and his immortal works will always be the pride and symbol of Finland.

Finnish fort

Fort Finland is located on an island south of Helsinki and consists of six islands. Historically, it was a military fortress, including Ming fort, dark fort, barracks, artillery and other historical sites. It is an ancient coastal defense fortress, which controls the main sea route from the Gulf of Finland to Helsinki, and its geographical position is very important. The island has preserved castles, ancient forts, barracks and warehouses in the past, as well as submarines and artillery museums used during World War II. The museums, galleries, cafes and beaches here will make you spend an unforgettable time on the island.

The scenic Fort Finland is one of the important places of interest in Finland. It has been recognized as a world cultural heritage by UNESCO and has become one of the important tourist attractions in Helsinki. In summer, ferries frequently travel between the island and the south pier. It takes only 5 minutes by ferry from the south pier in the city center. People often come here for swimming, fishing, picnicking and sunbathing. In summer, there are not only theatrical performances, but also various cultural activities, such as exhibitions and concerts.

The open-air museum on Seurat Island has18th century manors, as well as farmhouses, workshops, small shops, churches, bathrooms and mills. Are from all over the world.

Turkugu Castle

The most famous antiquities in Turku also belong to Turku Castle and Turku Cathedral left over from the Middle Ages. The castle and cathedral are located on the banks of the Ola River. The castle is located at the mouth of the lower reaches of the Ola River, while the cathedral is located in the downtown area near the upper reaches, far away from the castle.

The antique and magnificent castle is made of rocks and is more than ten stories high. The tall outer wall has no decoration, showing traces of perennial wind and rain erosion. Built in 1280, the ancient castle is one of the best-preserved large castles in northern Europe. Its construction project lasted for nearly 300 years, and the castle was constantly thickened and heightened. /kloc-in the middle of the 0/5th century, the new castle was expanded to form its present scale. Turku Castle in the Middle Ages has always been the most important military fortress in Sweden, ruling the kingdom and Finland. 14 kings in Sweden all use this place as their palace. But this ancient castle has experienced many vicissitudes in history. /kloc-at the beginning of the 0/7th century, the castle was destroyed by fire and was not completely restored for a long time. 19th century. This place has been turned into a prison. In World War II, the castle was bombed again and was seriously damaged. After the war, the local government renovated the ancient castle many times, and the latest large-scale renovation was completed in 1992.

At present, the ancient castle is the seat of Turku Museum and has become an important tourist attraction in Turku, with about 200,000 tourists visiting it every year. When people come here, it seems that they have returned to hundreds of years ago. They can see not only the treasures left by princes and nobles, but also the dungeons where prisoners are held. According to the custom at that time, the staff dressed in medieval costumes received tourists from all over the world. On the top floor of the castle, there are two halls where banquets are often held, namely the King's Hall and the Queen's Hall. There are guards armed with spears and wearing armor, waiters dressed in classical national costumes to serve guests, and there is another medieval interest.

Oran Island Castle

The Oran Islands is the only autonomous province in Finland, located on the southwest coast of Finland. It consists of 6,500 small islands with 25,000 residents, most of whom speak Swedish as their mother tongue. The capital of Oran Island is Myrenham, which is the only city in the archipelago.

Shipping, fishing and tourism are the main sources of income for island residents. Oran islanders are often proud of their ancient sailing traditions. The Pommel, moored at the west pier of Port Mary, the capital, is a symbol of Oran Island and a witness of Oran Island's ocean-going fleet crossing the ocean. It is now a museum for tourists to visit. The Ocean Museum on Oran Island is one of the best museums in the world, and you can also see the traditional shipbuilding process at the pier east of Port Mary.

Scattered islands, huge rocks, brilliant valleys full of wild flowers and dense forests make this archipelago unique. The scenery of Oran Island is quite different from that of the interior of Finland. There are many historical sites on the island, including medieval castles, churches and maritime fortresses of the Song Dynasty. 1854, due to the outbreak of the Crimean war, the huge plan to build a fortress ran aground. This fortress, which has just been built in half, was attacked by British and French allied forces from both land and sea. After the British and French allied forces seized the fortress, they blew it up. What people see now is only the scattered ruins of the fortress.

Oran Island has a pleasant summer climate and charming natural scenery everywhere. It is a famous tourist attraction in Finland. Traveling on Oran Island by bike is very interesting. On the island, tourists can rent bicycles and get maps and guides at the same time. There are many camps along the way, where Bie Ye and B&B can rest. There is a 36-hole golf course on the island. Besides playing golf, if interested, tourists can also go fishing at the seaside and go sightseeing and hunting at sea by boat.