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- Helsinki
- Market Square
Market Square
The bustling Market Square in Helsinki is not only where traders
set up shop selling food and various other goods, but it is also
the central meeting point of the city, sandwiched between the sea
and a row of impressive historic buildings which include the City
Hall, the Swedish Embassy and the Presidential Palace. Trams and
waterbuses converge on the square, where visitors gather to watch
the changing of the bulkily clad guard at the Palace and admire the
Havis Amanda mermaid statue at the west end of the Square in front
of Esplanade Park.
Information & Facts
Language
Finnish and Swedish share status as Finland's official
languages. Sami is spoken by the isolated population group in
Lapland. English is taught at schools and is widely
understood.
Money
The Euro (EUR) is the official currency of Finland. One Euro =
100 cents. Banks, ATMs and bureaux de change are available in all
cities and airports; banks are closed on weekends. American
Express, Diner's Club, Eurocard, Access, MasterCard and Visa are
accepted in hotels, restaurants, and larger shops. Travellers
cheques can be cashed in Helsinki and large cities, but ATMs are
the easiest and most economical way to get cash.
Time
Local time is GMT +2 (GMT +3 from the last Sunday in March to
the last Sunday in October).