Finland Guide
Helsinki and the south
Opera House
Opening time: Mon– Fri 9am–6pm, Sat 3–6pm, Sun open 2hr before performances; guided tours early May to Aug Wed 3pm
Price: €8
Website: www.operafin.fi
Finland's Opera House is, like so many contemporary Finnish buildings, a Lego-like expanse of white-tiled facade. Its light-flooded interior is enlivened by displays of colourful costumes though, and its grounds and entrance spiked with minimalist black-granite sculptures.