is situated at the northeastern edge of the Baltic Sea.

位於波羅的海 東北邊

Nestled snugly between Sweden and Russia,

介於瑞典和俄羅斯之間，

the city overlooks more than 300 islands in the waters of the archipelago.

這座城市遠眺群島海域 超過 300 座大小島嶼

Known as The White City of the North for its traditional use of light granite,

當地建築傳統上使用淡色大理石 又有「北方的白色城市」之稱

the city is a seamless blend of traditional and modern design.

赫爾辛基完美融合了 古典與現代設計

There is no better way to start delving into the culture of this city,

想要深入探索這座城市的文化， 首先就要去欣賞

than by starting at a landmark which epitomizes the style and sophistication of Finnish design.

體現了芬蘭細緻設計風格 的重要地標

Kamppi Chapel, or The Chapel of Silence,

康皮禮拜堂，又稱為靜默教堂

is a multi-faith sanctuary in one of the busiest parts of town.

這座包容多元信仰的教堂 位於市區最繁忙的地帶

Settle into one of the ash-wood pews and meditate before you explore the rest of this delightful city.

坐在梣木製的長椅上沉靜一下， 再出發探索這座活躍的城市

In Helsinki, creative minds and innovators are revered.

赫爾辛基的人十分推崇 藝術家和發明家

Their statues, monuments and sculptures stand alongside architectural masterpieces, old and new.

他們的人像、紀念碑和雕塑 與各式建築傑作並列，新舊並存

Start voyaging through history by taking the ferry from Market Square

從集市廣場搭乘渡船， 沿著歷史的長河遊歷

to the city's guardian, Suomenlinna Fortress.

一路抵達靜靜守護著這座城市的芬蘭城堡

These battlements were built upon six islands in the archipelago

這些碉堡聳立在群島中的 6 座島嶼上

and have protected the Gulf of Finland for almost 300 years.

已經捍衛了芬蘭海峽 將近 300 年的時間

The fortress and Helsinki itself endured a long and bloody tug of war

這座城堡以及赫爾辛基 都經歷了一段漫長血腥的拉鋸戰

between neighbouring Sweden and Russia, until the nation won its independence in 1917.

對戰雙方是瑞典和俄羅斯， 芬蘭直到 1917 年才成功獨立

Today, sunbathers have replaced the soldiers of old,

現在，取代舊日士兵的是享受陽光的旅客

indulging in naps on the warm rocks while listening to the lapping waters of the Baltic Sea.

在溫暖的岩石上打盹， 聆聽波羅的海聲聲拍打

Back on the mainland, visit St. John's Church in the Ullanlinna district.

回到城市裡，再去看看 烏拉林納區的聖約翰教堂

In the past, Helsinki's citizens would make bonfires here on midsummer's eve,

過去赫爾辛基的居民每到了仲夏夜， 就會在這裡升起營火

otherwise known as Saint John's day.

慶祝聖約翰日

Helsinki has a passion for creative invention and isn't shy about showcasing it.

赫爾辛基人對於創意發明懷抱熱情， 更不吝於展現這份熱忱

There is an abundance of museums and galleries across the city,

這座城市上下 有很多博物館和藝廊

including the unmissable Helsinki Design Museum.

設計博物館是這裡的必訪景點

Explore the permanent exhibition devoted to the great moments

館內常設展專門記錄 芬蘭從 1870 年代至今

of Finnish design from 1870 to the present.

設計史上的重要時刻

Knowledge is the DNA of creativity,

知識是創意之本

and Helsinki's unmatched education system has nurtured

赫爾辛基頂尖的教育系統 培育出

some of the finest creative minds in the world.

許多世界上最有創意的人

The renowned University of Helsinki runs the Natural History Museum,

著名的赫爾辛基大學經營管理 自然歷史博物館

which is dedicated to the study and celebration of the greatest designer of all;

專門研究並邀請大家欣賞 歷史上最偉大的藝術家：

Mother Nature.

大自然

Continue your design journey to a sublime marriage between mankind and nature.

設計之旅繼續進行， 來到了人類與大自然的壯麗結合：

Temppeliaukio Church, otherwise known as the Rock Church,

登貝里奧基歐教堂， 別稱「岩石大教堂」

is quarried into the city's natural bedrock.

教堂完美嵌入自然岩床

Its copper dome ceiling is surrounded by glass skylights

銅製圓頂周圍環繞著 玻璃天窗

and appears to float above the subterranean hall.

彷彿懸浮在這座地下大廳之上

The cavernous basin has otherworldly acoustics,

寬敞的盆地為教堂提供最特別的音效

and is a favourite for touring musicians.

是音樂家外出巡演時的最愛

Helsinki is home to many structures dedicated to theatrical and musical productions.

赫爾辛基當地的許多建築 是專門為了演出戲劇和歌劇所建

One of the most iconic, is Finlandia Hall.

其中最具指標性的，就是芬蘭地亞大廈

Designed by one of Finland's finest, Alvar Aalto,

由芬蘭數一數二的大師阿瓦奧圖設計

the building harmonizes wonderfully with the city's landscape

完美融入 城市風景之中

and is another fantastic display of Helsinki's phenomenal design stature.

再次精彩展現了赫爾辛基 強大的設計實力

Across the street from the towering pillars of the Parliament building,

矗立著高聳石柱的 國會大廈對街，

and looking very much like a magnificent glass house is the Helsinki Music Centre.

看起來宛若放大鏡的建築， 是赫爾辛基音樂中心

This is the home of the Sibelius Music Academy,

這裡是西貝流士音樂學院所在

which celebrates Finland's most beloved composer, Jean Sibelius.

紀念芬蘭最受愛戴的作曲家： 尚•西貝流士

During the long march for independence,

在芬蘭爭取獨立的漫長過程中，

his epic orchestral works provided a rousing chorus of national pride.

西貝流士的史詩交響樂 喚起了民族驕傲

An enchanting celebration of this esteemed composer

西貝流士紀念碑頌揚著這位知名的作曲家

is the Sibelius Monument in the Töölö district.

這座紀念碑就位於蝶略區

Look up at the bright Finnish sky

透過管風琴狀的鐵管

through the organ-like steel pipes and consider Sibelius' thoughtful frown.

望向芬蘭明亮的天空， 凝視西貝流士沉思的神情

Discover art of a more modern nature at the Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art,

接下來，去奇亞斯瑪當代美術館 欣賞比較現代的藝術作品

a unique gallery, designed to illuminate the treasures within by Finland's natural light.

獨一無二的藝廊，以芬蘭的自然光線 照亮珍貴的館藏

Wander through Esplanadi,

在愛斯普拉納地街上散個步

often referred to as the living room of the city.

這裡常被稱為整座城市的客廳

From here, walk north to Senate Square,

從這裡往北可以走到參議院廣場

which fans out from the fatherly gaze of Emperor Alexander the second.

這個廣場在沙皇亞歷山大二世慈愛的目光下 往四周散開

Climb the stairs to the foot of Helsinki Cathedral,

爬上樓梯，抵達赫爾辛基大教堂

a breathtaking whitewashed structure which towers above the rest of the city.

令人屏息的雪白建築 聳立在城市之上

Stare up at the twelve apostles, whose ten-foot-tall,

向上可以看到 12 個門徒，

zinc statues stand like wise custodians.

10 呎高的鋅製人像彷彿是智慧的守護者

Inside, the cathedral is just as bright,

大教堂內部就像外面一樣明亮

with a central dome that lets Finland's ethereal light flood in.

中央拱頂讓芬蘭的天光 傾瀉而下

In stark contrast to Helsinki Cathedral,

和赫爾辛基大教堂成了強烈對比的

is its brooding younger brother, Uspenski Cathedral.

是相形陰鬱的 烏斯本斯基教堂

Built with dark bricks, the cathedral is powerfully conspicuous

以深色磚塊建置， 這座教堂十分顯眼

as it rises from the surrounding white granite of the Katajanokka district.

在四周卡塔亞諾卡區的白色大理石建築中， 脫穎而出

Roam through the area's streets and along the shore,

在這一帶的大街和海邊散散步

and watch the church light up with a golden Helsinki sunset.

欣賞赫爾辛基 金黃色的日落點亮了教堂

Celebrations of education and creativity mean Helsinki is a city,

對於教育和創意的重視， 讓赫爾辛基成為

designed for life.

十分宜居的城市

Its long-held reputation as one of the world's happiest places

長久以來，都有世界上 最快樂的地方之美名

lures people from all over the world.

吸引全世界的人前來探索

And now, it is calling to you.

聽到了嗎？赫爾辛基正在呼喚著您！