A modern, 16-storey residential and commercial building is being planned in the middle of the Merikortteli block in Punavuori, in the inner courtyard of the former industrial building.

On Wednesday March 9, 14-21 there will be a special Women’s Day at Yrjönkatu.

Descending into Lent accompanied by the popular Shrove buns!

Even though the city’s restaurants usually tend to get empty during the winter holiday weeks, this year Helsinki is in for a treat; in one of the oldest restaurants, Juttutupa, beef and country weeks are held between the 2nd of February and the 12th of March 2011.

In Punavuori, in the facilities of the former popular bar Belly, there has emerged the newest topic of the city: Kokomo Tikibar & Room – a restaurant, bar and club complex which strengths are exotic food and modern cocktails.

Helsinki City Museum was founded in 1911 to document and present the history of Helsinki. Helsinki City Museum employs conservators of objects, textiles, furniture, paper and buildings. The conservators are primarily responsible for preserving the Museum’s collection. Preservation of the historical information contained in museum objects is safeguarded by studying and documenting an object’s material, [...]

This year even the restaurants in Helsinki have paid attention to Valentine’s Day, seen through menus made especially for this day. The heartfelt menus are made with thought and are suitable both for friends and couples. This due to the fact that St. Valentine’s Day in Finland is considered both a festivity for friends and couples.