One of the most attractive places for tourists who appreciate the "naturalness" and climatic conditions, is Finland. Turku and Helsinki - these cities are visited by Russian travelers most often. What interesting things can be seen there and how to get from the capital to other regions?
One of the most developed countries regarding roads and freeways is Finland. Turku is only two hours from the capital.
comfortable bus on a perfectly smooth highway. Surprise and admiration for the Finnish roads: laid in the harsh rocky regions, they are maintained in excellent condition. From the northern capital (St. Petersburg), Russians regularly visit their European neighbors, making purchases from them, relaxing, having fun. What other amenities can Finland offer our compatriots? Turku, for example, has direct connections with Gdansk and Budapest, as well as with major European cultural centers. Therefore, from there you can fly to the "Old World" at attractive prices (often tickets cost up to 25-30 dollars). Despite the fact that our northern neighbor is a rather expensive country, its ideal location and connection with the European metropolises (for example, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Hamburg) by sea, air and land make it extremely worthy of attention. Accommodation in a hotel with an average level of service and comfort costs from 50 euros per day. Dinners and lunches in restaurants are also expensive. But Finland is also famous for its quality and reliability, integrity and good environmental solutions.
The city of Turku, the photo of which can be seen below, is a small province near the capital. If you have time, it is worth devoting one or two days to visit this interesting place.
Like all of Finland, Turku is full of greenery - parks and gardens. It was here that the country's oldest university was founded, and the city itself served as the capital until 1812. A medieval castle, a 13th-century cathedral, a historical museum and many private designer shops make this place cozy and comfortable. Like all of Finland, Turku, whose sights you can get around in two to three days, was very proud of the title of " European Capital of Culture" in 2011. The city center is concentrated around a small area. Old houses, slightly reminiscent of St. Petersburg buildings, Aura embankment, cozy streets and parks - thanks to all this, Turku is an ideal place for a weekend break. As in all of Finland, only large supermarkets (for example, Stockmann) work on Saturday and Sunday, but visiting them will bring real pleasure to shopping lovers.
Prefer antiquity or modern design? If you like modernism and trendy trends, you will certainly enjoy Finland. Turku, Helsinki, Porvoo - in these cities it will be difficult to find a real European style sophistication, comparable to German or French. But local designers will please you with modern materials, concepts and lines. For natural furs, leather, fish should go to the market. But gifts in the style of hi-tech or gizmos of modern design with its strict lines and fanciful drawings can be purchased at Stockmann.