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Café Aalto

Helsinki, Finland

About Café Aalto

A café inside the Academic Bookstore — designed by Alvar Aalto in 1969 with his signature organic curves, skylights, and furniture. This is what café design looks like when a genius does it; the light through the glass ceiling is extraordinary, and the sandwiches and coffee are straightforwardly good.

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📍Pohjoisesplanadi 39, 00100 Helsinki

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Why it works for solo travelers

✓ Comfortable to sit here on your own, whether you're reading, working or people-watching.
✓ Mid-range ($$).

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