Many people say that Finland is the home of winter and every city has its winter attractions so you will never get bored. Blessed with countless attractions and amazing cultural venues, full of historical heritage values that make you dive in the past, medieval cathedrals and deluxe venues, Finland is the place where it’s always fun. So if you are in search of a good vacation and still don’t know where to go, we suggest that you choose Finland and your Scandinavian experience will be totally perfect. Exploring Finnish cities is something that is interesting and funny at the same time; you will be close to Finnish lifestyle and will dive in the hustle and bustle of this fascinating country. Every Finnish city has its unique face and original things to offer its visitors, so do not hesitate visiting the Finnish cities during your visit to “winter land.” Today we are going to enter a city that is famous in Finland especially for its incredible and fabulous museum and if you ask Finns which city to visit, Vantaa will undoubtedly be in the list.
Vantaa along with other cities actually makes up the Helsinki Metropolitan Area and is considered the fourth most heavily populated city in Finland. The country’s largest Airport is also situated here and is called Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
The first mention about Vantaa was in 1351 but it took the status of city only in 1974 because during its first period and after it was just a part of Greater Helsinki. Nowadays Vantaa is developing minute by minute and offers its visitors so many attractions and majestic places that you will never get bored.
Vantaa Attractions
Countless array of choices are waiting for you in Vantaa as the city boasts of cultural and natural wonders to enjoy. The very popular Vantaa Museum with its fantastic collections houses exhibitions of Modern Finnish Art and many historical pieces from different countries of the world. In Vantaa City Museum you will get a great opportunity to explore the history of the region that starts many centuries ago and develops up till now. And if you want to see also Aviation Museum of Finland, it’s a must to visit Vantaa because there are around 70 civilian and military aircraft on display, as well as other aviation oriented exhibits. The museum includes a collection of almost 9,000 other items, its library lists more than 16,000 books and magazines on aviation. The museum also possesses a large collection of aviation-related photography.
There are also many alluring parks where you can have a rest and organize family-friendly meetings there, just walk in the city and admire the great beauty of the Nature. Visit Vantaa; the museum city of Finland!
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