7 Free Things To Do In Helsinki On A One-Day Trip

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Where Is Helsinki?

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1. Explore The City On Foot

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2. Check Out Free Museums

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3. Enjoy A Leisurely Time At The City’s Parks

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4. Take A Walk Of The Kallio

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5. Partake In The City’s Cultural Events

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6. Bask In The Serenity Of City’s Cathedrals

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7. Click Insta-Worthy Pictures

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Which one of these things will you be doing on your one-day trip?

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