Chryssa’s LIFEBOOK4Life Tourist Guide for Insiders

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City: Helsinki

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Introduction

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The project:

The task:

Imagine the other 52 LIFEBOOK4Life Insiders have the chance to visit you. Become the Fujitsu tourist guide of your home town/region and create a day schedule for your fellow project members.

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City facts & day schedule for Helsinki

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City facts:

Day Schedule:

City: Helsinki

Country: Finland

Population: 588,941

State: Uusimaa

Other facts: Helsinki is chosen to be the World Design Capital for 2012

Station 1: Stockmann ClockStation 2: KaivopuistoStation 3: Ursa ObservatoryStation 4: Helsinki Cathedral Station 5: Finnish National Opera Station 6: Töölö Bay

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Stockmann Clock

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Stockmann department Stockmann department storestore enjoys a reputation of enjoys a reputation of the primary high-end the primary high-end department store in Finland department store in Finland carrying all the carrying all the internationally recognised internationally recognised luxury brands. luxury brands. Stockmann was built in 1930 and designed by Sigurd Frosterus.

Stockmann department Stockmann department storestore enjoys a reputation of enjoys a reputation of the primary high-end the primary high-end department store in Finland department store in Finland carrying all the carrying all the internationally recognised internationally recognised luxury brands. luxury brands. Stockmann was built in 1930 and designed by Sigurd Frosterus.

Insider Facts: The clock at the main entrance, colloquially "Stockan kello" ("Stocky's clock"), has become a symbol of Helsinkian city culture as a popular meeting place. “Stockan kellon alla,” say the locals when they are setting a rendezvous with their friends!

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Kaivopuisto

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KaivopuistoKaivopuisto (Swedish: (Swedish: BrunnsparkenBrunnsparken), or in ), or in spoken language, spoken language, KaivariKaivari, is one of the , is one of the oldest and best known oldest and best known parks in Helsinki. parks in Helsinki. Every summer, thousands of people come to Kaivopuisto to sunbathe, to have picnics, or to play sports.

KaivopuistoKaivopuisto (Swedish: (Swedish: BrunnsparkenBrunnsparken), or in ), or in spoken language, spoken language, KaivariKaivari, is one of the , is one of the oldest and best known oldest and best known parks in Helsinki. parks in Helsinki. Every summer, thousands of people come to Kaivopuisto to sunbathe, to have picnics, or to play sports.

Insider Facts: Kaivopuisto is a great place to fly a kite! This is my favourite hobby during summer.

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Ursa ObservatoryUrsa Observatory

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The The Ursa ObservatoryUrsa Observatory is an is an astronomical observatoryastronomical observatory located at the highest hill of Kaivopuisto is a visible hallmark and well-known symbol of Helsinki. During summer time, amateur astromers can watch the sun and during night when it gets darker one can observe the stars.

The The Ursa ObservatoryUrsa Observatory is an is an astronomical observatoryastronomical observatory located at the highest hill of Kaivopuisto is a visible hallmark and well-known symbol of Helsinki. During summer time, amateur astromers can watch the sun and during night when it gets darker one can observe the stars.

Insider Facts: I’m an amateur astronomer. Astronomy has been my passion since the age of five. I have always wanted to be an astronaut. For the time being I like observing the stars through my telescope!

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Helsinki Cathedral

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Helsinki CathedralHelsinki Cathedral was was originally built as a originally built as a tribute to the Grand tribute to the Grand Duke, Nicholas I, the Duke, Nicholas I, the Tsar of Russia and until Tsar of Russia and until the independence of the independence of Finland in 1917, it was Finland in 1917, it was called St. Nicholas' called St. Nicholas' Church.Church.

Helsinki CathedralHelsinki Cathedral was was originally built as a originally built as a tribute to the Grand tribute to the Grand Duke, Nicholas I, the Duke, Nicholas I, the Tsar of Russia and until Tsar of Russia and until the independence of the independence of Finland in 1917, it was Finland in 1917, it was called St. Nicholas' called St. Nicholas' Church.Church.

Insider Facts: Today the Cathedral is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Helsinki. Annually more than 350,000 people visit the church, some of them to attend religious events, but most as tourists. The church is in regular use for both worship services and special

events such as weddings.

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Finnish National Opera

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The Finnish The Finnish National Opera is National Opera is the leading opera the leading opera company in company in Finland.Finland. The Finnish National Opera has some 250,000 visitors a year.

The Finnish The Finnish National Opera is National Opera is the leading opera the leading opera company in company in Finland.Finland. The Finnish National Opera has some 250,000 visitors a year.

Insider Facts: In 2011, the Finnish National Opera celebrates 100 years of existence. The centenary is marked with two world premieres of new Finnish operas and a range of other special events!

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Töölö Bay

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Töölö Bay is a beautiful Töölö Bay is a beautiful place where you can place where you can enjoy a walk. It has a enjoy a walk. It has a great variety of fauna great variety of fauna and flora. and flora.

NB!NB! Check out the Check out the ducks in my picture!ducks in my picture!

Töölö Bay is a beautiful Töölö Bay is a beautiful place where you can place where you can enjoy a walk. It has a enjoy a walk. It has a great variety of fauna great variety of fauna and flora. and flora.

NB!NB! Check out the Check out the ducks in my picture!ducks in my picture!

Insider Facts: At winter when the lake is frozen you can walk on top of it and use it as a shortcut when heading from the suburbs to the city centre!

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Welcome to Finland!

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Gorgeous photography by Kim Ekman (Gorgeous photography by Kim Ekman (www.vision51.com)) Gorgeous photography by Kim Ekman (Gorgeous photography by Kim Ekman (www.vision51.com))