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Cafe Engel

Where the locals go for tea and snacks. Very relaxed, lovely courtyard out the back with films projected late into summer evenings.

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Helsinki City Museum
The museum covers a whole series of old buildings around Helsinki, but the centrepiece is the (short) street of Sofiankatu itself, carefully restored as a replica of the 1930s.
Free
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FishMarket
High quality seafood restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere. Although on the expensive side, you can eat lunch there at more moderate prices. FishMarket is easy to reach by Trams 1 and 1A.
Mon-Fri 11:30-23:00, Sat 17:00-23:00
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Paradox Museum Helsinki
An international museum for the whole family that plays with optical illusions, with over 40 different exhibitions.
Tue–Thu & Sun 11:00–19.00, Fri–Sat 19:00–20:00, closed on Mondays€23 for adults, €17 for children
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Lutheran Cathedral
Tuomiokirkko
The unofficial symbol of the city, this striking white cathedral dominates the central Senate Square. Based on designs by Carl Ludvig Engel and completed in 1852, the cathedral has been refurbished, and the 12 Apostles are on the roof looking down at the world below. While entry is no longer free, one might argue that the building is more impressive from the outside anyway.
Closed · opens 9 am8€, 10€ for a pass including entry to Suomenlinna church and St. John's church as well