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Off The Beaten Path: Did you know there was a town...
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  • Written by Michael_D on Aug 24, 2002
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  • Did you know there was a town named NOKIA? Its the home of world famous NOKIA cellphones. It also has a spa...and a number of good things to visit.A recent 20/20 TV show said the Finland was 'the most wired country on earth' and that most people had cellphones. Only the Finns have taken it to a new level..using cellphones to access accounts to purchase food..soda from machines and opera tickets. No doubt it will be
    common in the future everywhere.

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    Off The Beaten Path: TAMPERE is north of...
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  • Written by Michael_D on Aug 24, 2002
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  • TAMPERE is north of Helsinki...at just under 200,000 people its Finlands largest inland city.Notable sights are Tampere cathedral designed by Lars Sonck
    ..it is a great example of the National Romantic style in Finland. Also worth a look is the Kelevala Church which rises like a ships' sail with a soaring interior and massive organ.

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    Off The Beaten Path: Under Swedish rule it was once...
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  • Under Swedish rule it was once the capitol.It is known for its Sibelius museum, Tuomiokirkko Cathedral
    ...but best known for Turku Castle a 13th century fortification.

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    Comments for Michael_D about Helsinki
    BillNJ Sat May 3, 2008 21:56 UTC
     Thanks for visiting my Helsinki page. Your Helsinki page is great -- you really know the city! I especially like your tip on the HEO Hostel. Sounds like a great deal! Best from NJ, Bill
    Kisu Wed Oct 3, 2007 20:22 UTC
     You named it!! I had a great laugh with your Helsinki page! =)
    nixca316 Mon Mar 26, 2007 03:38 UTC
     These are great tips...I haven't finished them yet...I shall return! Take care! (happy traveling...from Costa Rica, where to?) =)
    VikingHarald Wed Mar 7, 2007 11:14 UTC
     Hi Michael and nice comments-really from Helsinki. I laughed for reason you have fined "some Finnish deepest charachters of invidual-and true". Try sometimes Finnish argipelago area with summer. Best regards WikingHarald From Moomland
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