Perhaps the least known of the four Nordic Capital Cities, Helsinki has in recent times been the World Design Capital (2012) and regularly voted the most liveable city in the world (2011). Called the ‘Daughter of the Baltic,’ it\'s situation on the southern tip of the Vironniemi peninsula and 315 islands has along with its late urbanization, by European standards, produced the recipe for a unique and vibrant capital city. More than 600 Art Nouveau buildings survive and throughout the twentieth century, the city continued to develop a set of spectacular buildings. This and more are explored on this superb new tour.Finland will be celebrating the centenary of its independence in 2017 so now is a great time to visit and discover this wonderful country. Click here for explanation of the footprint symbols