One of the most attractive places for tourists who value "naturalness" and natural 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 in terms of roads and highways is exactly Finland. Turku is only two hours away from the capital in
comfortable bus on a perfectly smooth highway. Finnish roads cause surprise and admiration: laid in harsh rocky regions, they are maintained in excellent condition. From the northern capital (Petersburg), Russians regularly visit their European neighbors, shopping, relaxing and having fun. What other conveniences can Finland offer our compatriots? Turku, for example, has direct connections to Gdansk and Budapest, as well as to major European cultural centers. Therefore, from there you can fly to the "Old World" byattractive prices (often air tickets cost up to 25-30 dollars). Despite the fact that our northern neighbor is a rather expensive country, its ideal location and connections with European metropolises (eg 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 will also cost a lot. But Finland is also famous for its quality and reliability, conscientiousness and successful environmental solutions.
The city of Turku, the photo of which can be seen below, is a small province not far from the capital. If you have time, it's worth taking a day or two to visit this interesting place.
Like all of Finland, Turku is full of greenery - parks and gardens. It was here that the oldest university in the country 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 can be explored in two or three days, was very proud of the title of "European Capital of Culture" in 2011. The city center is centered around a small square. Old houses, a bit reminiscent of St. Petersburg buildings, the Aura embankment, cozy streets and parks - thanks to all this, Turku is an ideal place for a weekend getaway. As in all of Finland, on Saturday and Sunday only largesupermarkets (for example, "Stockmann"), but visiting them will bring real pleasure to shopping lovers.
Do you prefer vintage or modern design? If you like modernism and newfangled trends, you will definitely like Finland. Turku, Helsinki, Porvoo - in these cities it will be difficult to find a real European sophistication of style, comparable to German or French. But local designers will delight you with modern materials, concepts and lines. For natural furs, leather, fish, you should go to the market. But high-tech gifts or modern design gizmos with its strict lines and fancy patterns will be available at Stockmann.
