The Viking agenda only had us in Helsinki for half a day, so things were a little rushed. Three items were on the agenda: The Church of the Rock (learn more here), the shrine to the composer Sibelius, and the wonderful Senate Square (check the link below in green).
City Hall from the harbor.
Entering the harbor in Helsinki.
Christmas is big in Helsinki
Streets show the wear from harsh winters.
Entrance to the Church of the Rock
Inside the Church of the Rock.
Marilynn on the rock outside of the church.
Selfie on the rock.
Monument to the Finnish composer Sibelius.
Like a cascade of notes in the shape of organ tubes.
Looking up a pipe.
Helsinki Cathedral on the right. The two yellow bldg's are The Senate on the left and the University of Helsinki on the right.
Alexander II of Russia known to the Finns as the good Tsar, gave Finland near autonomy during the Tsarist rule. There is always a seagull perched on his head!
Looked up in time to catch a gull just overhead looking for a handout.