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Esplanade

Helsinki, Finland
Ranked #8 of 120 attractions in Helsinki
4.5 of 5 stars 86 Reviews
Type: Historic Walking Areas, Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Parks
Activities: Shopping
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

There is also the nice restaurant 'Kappeli' and all kind outdoors concerts etc. More

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Bucuresti
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7 reviews 7 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

This is the main shopping avenue in Helsinki. It's packed with both tourists and locals that lay in the sun on some terrace, resting from their walks or shopping sessions. More

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Helsinki, Finland
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

This review is about having a picnic there. If you are over 25, you might not feel cozy there, mostly teens drinking beer and cider and older tourists passing by. Also very open ground. If you want more relaxed place, go to Sinebrykoff Park near Hietalahti (maybe not on weekend-nights), Alppipuisto next to Linnanmäki amusement park or Suomenlinna Island (15... More

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Järvenpää
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36 reviews 36 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

It is so niice to find a large green space in the heart of a city. A number of very good reataurants nearby too and very close to the harbour. More

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30 reviews 30 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

This was my landmark, while getting lost in the city. An open park for a laze evening stroll. There are many famous designer shops on both sides of the park and the park leads you to Helsinki port. So you would encounter this place one way or the other. More

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Yackandandah, Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012
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The centre of life in Helsinki. Make sure you walk the total length and then sit in one of the sidewalk cafes with a beer and watch the people walk by More

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Oeiras, Portugal
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119 reviews 119 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

If the sun is shinning, just sitting in one of the benches and watching the (Finnish) world go by is a great experience More

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Stockholm, Sweden
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012

just a nice street commingto the market square. rather crouded on weekends. More

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Toronto, Canada
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33 reviews 33 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

Good food and culture! The Fins are great people! They all speak very good english and are very polite. More

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Lakeland, Florida
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
92 helpful votes 92 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

I loved this park, not a blade of grass out of place. So peaceful, you forget you are in the middle of a big city. More

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