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- Europe
- Finland
- Helsinki
- Senate Square
Senate Square
Architecture buffs will enjoy sitting in a café admiring the
buildings surrounding Helsinki's lively Senate Square, renowned as
Europe's finest examples of the neoclassical style. The square is
dominated by the city's main landmark, the Lutheran Cathedral,
designed by Carl Ludwig Engel and consecrated in 1852. The interior
is as perfect as the exterior design, and is open to the public
daily for no charge. Other buildings on the Square designed by
Engel are the Palace of the Council of State, built in 1822, and
the University buildings (1832), including the library, regarded as
Engel's finest masterpiece.
Information & Facts
Admission
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.
Opening Times
June to August daily 9am-midnight; September to May
Monday to Saturday 9am-6pm, Sunday 12pm-6pm.
Time
Local time is GMT +2 (GMT +3 from the last Sunday in March to
the last Sunday in October).