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Helsinki

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June 29th 2013
Two long layovers in Helsinki. First layover was about 8 hours, from early in the morning until late afternoon. It was actually the perfect amount of time. We caught a bus downtown, grabbed some coffee and pastry at a cute little cafe on the Esplanadi. Then over to the market by the sea. It was a smaller market, but they were selling some unusual things. Lots of furs. I keep saying that I think I ... read more

Europe » Finland » Uusimaa » Helsinki

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Finland was a province and then a grand duchy under Sweden from the 12th to the 19th centuries and an autonomous grand duchy of Russia after 1809. It won its complete independence in 1917. During World War II, it was able to successfully defend its f... ... read more