Helsinki is an enigmatic and charming city, considered by some to be the pearl of the Baltic. Compared to major metropolises, the pace of Helsinki is calm and relaxed. Most of the city's tourist attractions and landmarks are located within walking distance of each other. Exciting Nordic design and architecture, from modern wooden saunas, art nouveau neighborhoods, the acclaimed Oodi library or the neoclassical gems of Senate Square to the iconic buildings of Alvar Aalto, Helsinki has much to offer lovers of architecture and design.