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 Glorious sight framed by trees and water |
58 Helsinginkatu P. O. Box 176 Helsinki, Southern Finland 00260 Finland +358 (0)9 4030 2211 (Box Office) http://www.operafin.fi |
Completed in 1993, this is one of the greatest works of modern Finnish architecture with a sense of spaciousness and light throughout. There is an outdoor amphitheater facing a park and the opera building often hosts small art exhibitions. Performances sell out quickly. There's free chamber music in the foyer on Saturday and the Alminsali hall hosts smaller operatic, ballet and jazz performances. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Two weeks of cultural events |
22-24 Mannerheimintie Lasipalatsi (Organisers) Helsinki, Southern Finland 00100 Finland +358 9 6126 5100 http://www.helsinkifestival.fi |
The Sibelius Week, begun in 1951, eventually evolved into the two-week Helsinki Festival, held every year towards the end of the summer (August-September). It attracts several hundred thousand visitors every year, and covers all art forms. Enjoy classical music at Finlandia Hall and the Sibelius Academy. Movies and poetry readings, theater performances and art shows can be enjoyed at various venues. The Piazza of Tastes gathers some of Helsinki's best restaurants onto Senate Square. One highlight of the festival is the Night of the Arts. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Niklas Backman |