Helsinki: The History of a Nordic City Interior Design Nicknamed the 'Granite City' due

Nicknamed the 'Granite City' due to the locally quarried grey granite that was used in many of the city's most important buildings

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Uncovering the stories of the people who have helped to shape the landscape

Helsinki: The History of a Nordic City Interior Design Nicknamed the 'Granite City' dueThe epic story of Helsinki founded by Sweden, refashioned by Russia, forever shaped by the sea. Over 475 years, the Finnish capital has gone from a sleepy fishing village to a thriving Nordic metropolis, globally renowned for its architecture, design and quality of life. This intricate and expansive new history lays bare the perils and occasional perks of Helsinki's position on the Baltic Sea, sandwiched between East and West. In flowing prose and