Contemporary architecture Finland

A breathtaking (and free) view of the city from this magnificent fourteen-storey tower, built in 1928 to designs by the architectural brothers Bertel and Valter Jung (Jung & Jung - who also designed Helsinki's Kulosaari church). Don't hesitate to explore the hotel's interior, and if you're feeling a little thirsty, take a seat on the terrace of the Ateljee Bar to enjoy the view through the bay windows for a while longer. And don't forget to visit the ladies' toilets for the best view of the capital!

Magnificent summer villa built in 1939 by the famous Alvar Aalto for Mayor and Harry Gullichsen, a cut of industrialists passionate about art. Progressive and without prejudice, they were interested in modernist abstract art and utopian ideology. Alvar Aalto then had carte blanche to experiment without any restrictions and made sure that the construction would blend completely into nature. The interior of the villa was designed by Aino Aalto and now houses priceless works of art by Picasso, Braque and Modigliani.