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Helsinki’s Talking Statues
Statues and sculptures abound throughout Helsinki, and these statues tell interesting stories that are often lost on passersby. Now, Helsinki has developed an innovative way of telling you the stories behind each statue – by letting the statue do the talking! Currently there are fifteen statues which have this feature. When you visit the statue […]
Women and Power in Helsinki
Today, Finland is recognised as a leader internationally in gender equality, but it was not always this way. As we celebrate Women’s Day (8.3.2020), we take a brief look at the role of women in Finnish society, historically to the present day. In the past centuries, women’s position in society was strongly associated with their […]
Ateneum Art Museum
The Ateneum Art museum appears on nearly every list of must-sees in Helsinki for good reason. Its grand halls and sculpture-adorned façade make it a sight worth seeing, but don’t stop at merely admiring the exterior. Within its ornate walls is an unmissable experience for visitors; nowhere else can you enjoy such a thorough perspective of […]
Helsinki Samba Carnaval
Every June, the streets of Helsinki come alive with the sounds of samba. The Helsinki Samba Carnaval is presented by the Finnish Samba School Association as part of their annual samba championship, and the local samba schools put on their best performances in true Rio style. Much like the Rio Carnival, each samba school perfects […]