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By Judie Karhan
Baltic Sea Voyages of Discovery
Travelers venturing through the Baltic Sea to Europe's northernmost cities discover a fascinating world of contrasts.
Copenhagen, Denmark, which lies at the southwestern arm of the Baltic Sea, welcomes voyagers entering its harbor with such delightful scenes as the royal Amalienborg Palace and half- timbered houses which line Christianshavn Canal. At the harbor's edge, staring out to sea for her beloved sailor's return, sits the bronze statue of The Little Mermaid, a timeless Hans Christian Andersen fairy-tale figure which has become a symbol of Copenhagen.
Venturing into the city and beyond, it becomes clear what inspired Hans Christian Andersen to write his fairy tales. With its quaint cottages, tiny hamlets, castles and ancient forts, its sea-wrapped landscape lush and lovely, Denmark is truly a fabled land.
While historically and architecturally impressive, the capital of Copenhagen is also a modern, fashionable city.
North of Copenhagen, the Swedish capital of Stockholm lies scattered over an archipelago of 14 islands, linked by bridges and canals. Not
surprisingly, it is sometimes referred to as the “Venice of the North" or “City that Floats on Water." Once the center
of Europe's largest empire, Stockholm is today a place of living history. This lovely, bustling metropolis is filled with contrasting charms and delightful memories of the Old World entwined with the new, cast among verdant park lands.
To the northeast of
Stockholm lies Helsinki,
Finland's capital and
cultural center. Known also
by its moniker "Daughter
of the Baltic,” Helsinki indeed seems born of
the sea. Founded in the 1500s and built on a peninsula surrounded by hundreds of islands, this city provides a stunning example of modern architecture and design.
Tallinn, Estonia, situated to the south of Helsinki, is an especially charming port of call to visit. This is
Stockholm
one of Europe’s oldest capital, dating back to the 12th century, and it is also one of its best preserved.
In St. Petersburg, Russia discover a historically fascinating city, founded in 1702. Visitors to this Russian cultural center marvel at the architectural splendor of its cathedrals, churches and palaces, including the czar's Winter and Summer palaces.
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