bookinghunter.com Helsinki is the capital and largest city of Finland. Helsinki is spread across a number of bays and peninsulas and over a number of islands. The inner city area occupies a southern peninsula, which is rarely referred to by its actual name Vironniemi. The most important places to visit in Helsinki are: Helsinki Cathedral (one of the most iconic landmarks of Helsinki. A neoclassical styled 19th century church, it is a must see for all visitors), Suomenlinna Island (short ferry ride from Helsinki, it has an imposing 19th century fortress. The site is on the UNESCO world heritage list), Uspenski Cathedral (built in 1868, it is Western Europe's largest Orthodox church. Russia's influence is evident in it is red façade), National Museum of Finland (located in a gorgeous building, the museum showcases Finland's history from prehistoric to present times) and many more. This video offers a lot of tips to help you plan the perfect vacation. If you want to save time and money, the most important Helsinki travel tip is to compare prices before booking a hotel room or a flight. You can do this for free on bookinghunter.com, a site that searches through hundreds of other travel websites in real time for the best travel deals available.