Helsinki: World Design Capital 2012
Posted on 25.08.2010 in Culture, Destination, Helsinki, Highlights
The International Council of Societies of Industrial Design (Icsid) designated Helsinki as the World Design Capital for the year 2012. The first World Design Capital was Turin (Torino) of Italy in 2008. World Design Capital 2010 is the South Korean capital Seoul.
Design is deep-rooted in the urban lifestyle of Helsinki. Design is manifest in the everyday lives of Helsinki citizens in many ways, ranging from home furniture and items that represent old Finnish design traditions to modern urban solutions in the city and contemporary interior design.
On www.wdc2012helsinki.fi you will find already now the highlights of the Finnish capital. Travelers find a lot of useful information on the Helsinki site.
Dou you need further information and ideas about design trips to Helsinki? Helsinki City & Convention Bureau is glad to assist you.
Helsinki City Tourist & Convention Bureau
Pohjoisesplanadi 19
FI-00099 CITY OF HELSINKI
Telephone +358 (0)9 3101 3300
Fax +358 (0)9 3101 3301
E-mail: tourist [dot] info [at] hel [dot] fi
www.visithelsinki.fi
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