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Helsinki

With islands, parks, and lakes, this compact city with water on three sides reflects the Finnish love of nature. In the heart of the city, the tree-lined green strip of Esplanadi is a favourite summertime promenade. Senate Square nearby is known for its splendid 19th-century buildings designed by the Prussian architect Carl Engel. Helsinki's 20th-century monuments and museums—including Saarinen's monumental railway station and Alvar Aalto's stunning Finlandia Hall—reflect Finland's new-found nationhood. The city is also known as Helsingfors in Swedish.