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Worth of Visit, Helsinki, Finland (reviewed 2005)

Helsinki Market Square – Berries, fish and souvenirs

Helsinki Market Square (Kauppatori in Finnish) is a tantalising mix of locals in coffee or buying berries, mushrooms, fish or bread from the merchants, and tourists purchasing souvenirs from a little bit tacky stalls. The food has market prices, but the souvenirs may be cheaper in Stockmann or in th... More >

Worth of Visit, Berlin, Germany (reviewed 2005)

Holocaust Memorial – Stopping monument

Holocaust Memorial is a stopping monument in the middle of Berlin, just a couple hundred meters from Brandenburger Tor.

The memorial consists of hundreds of concrete slabs organised in rows. The slabs have enough space in between them for people to stroll into the monument.

Wandering among the... More >

Worth of Visit, Iittala, Finland (reviewed 2005)

Iittala Glass Museum – Old and new glass

Iittala glass village has also a museum that focuses on the glassware produced by Iittala and their designers. The collection has a few gems from the earlier era.

The second floor has the glass making tools on display with explanations -- the various tools and methods used to mold glass are amazi... More >

Japan Center – Big in Small Japan

Japan Center is a small piece of Japan in the middle of San Francisco. It's not the real thing as there are American influences, but sometimes you don't see any Westeners there.

The place has a soothing atmosphere, so it's a nice destination for (short) leisure strolls. There is also a few Japane... More >

Worth of Visit, Joensuu, Finland (reviewed 2007)

Joensuu Art Museum – Local art museum

Joensuu Art Museum is located in the very centre of the city, in an old school building that is impressive sight from the market square (see picture). The building itself is quite sight itself, being built on 1894 and used as school until 1974.

When we visited the museum, they had a good Finnish ... More >

Worth of Visit, Tallinn, Estonia (reviewed 2006)

Kadriorg Park and Palace – Peaceful gardens

Kadriorg park and palace are located a few kilometers from the Tallinn city center towards east. The place is an oasis near the city, well laid gardens, huge parks and a palace from early 18th century, built by Peter the Great. The building is a museum nowadays.

The palace has also a small Englis... More >

Worth of Visit, Berlin, Germany (reviewed 2005)

Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedächtniskirche – Bombed church

Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedächtniskirche (Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church) is one of the most famous landmarks in Berlin. Bombed during the second world war, the church has not been restored. It was built at the end of the 19th century to symbolise the unity of Prussia. Most parts of the church were destroye... More >

Kärsämäki church – Black cubic church

People in Kärsämäki decided to build a new church in a location of an ancient church from the middle ages. The church has striking architecture and it has been built mimicing methods from the distant past. Nothing industrially made is used in the building.

The wooden coating (paanu in Finnish)... More >

Worth of Visit, Kerimäki, Finland (reviewed 2004)

Kerimäki church – World's biggest wooden church

Kerimäki church is the world's biggest church made of wood. It is capable of sitting 5,000 people, and as one can guess, the interiors are huge.

The church is open every day during summer and you may go inside without fees. There is also a bell tower with a small cafe and postcard stand. You can... More >

Worth of Visit, Iceland (reviewed 2004)

Kerith – A hole in the ground

Kerith is an old volcano crater that has formed almost fully circular lake. You can easily walk around the crater and also reach the water at one end.

The place is near the road from Selfoss to Gulfoss, just follow the tourist buses, if coming by car. It's best to get a decent map or guidebook, a... More >

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