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Hietaniemi Cemetery

Helsinki, Finland
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Ranked #33 of 120 attractions in Helsinki
4.0 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
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Helsinki, Finland
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90 reviews 90 reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2012

Visiting this place is easy, not so far away from Downtown Helsinki. If you are used to walk, go on foot over there. Pleasant and placid atmosphere there, reminds you that we all are here only for a limited time. Makes you to appreciate what you have, and, not what you don't! Some nice headstones of famous Finns. More

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Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012

Nobody of any significance who is not buried there does not come to my mind. To calm a too active mind this is a perfect place to relax. The squirrels there are tame. Please be not annoyed if they are climbing on you. More

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Helsinki, Finland
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Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2012

This cemetery abuts the sea, and provides a nice walking path that leads you around the cemetery. In the winter it is a wonderland, in the fall a great place to view the foliage. In summer the cemetery provides a quiet, cools respite from the sun. The place comes alive with lanterns on All Souls Day and glows with candle... More

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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2011

the main cemetery of Helsinki that has the tombs of most of the important Finnish politicians and artists and a home to a large community of friendly squirrels that will be grateful if you will bring some peanuts with you :) More

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26 reviews 26 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011

This is the place to visit the already passed celebrities and to have a peaceful walk among the seaside & parks. More

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