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Lieksa Church description

Lieksa Church, by architects by Raili and Reima Pietilä, overlooks the River Pielisjoki in the centre of Lieksa. It stands on the site of the fine wooden church designed by C.L. Engel that was destroyed by fire.

Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas description

Kotka's oldest building, built in 1799-1801. Designed by the architect of the St. Petersburg Admiralty, Jacob Perrin, completed by the architect Miller. Rare curved iconostasy. The icon of the Holy Archbishop Nicholas of Myrra in...

Petäjävesi Church (UNESCO) description

The Old Church of Petäjävesi was marked as a UNESCO world heritage landmark in 1994.

Pispala Church description

After the destruction of the Pispala wooden church by fire in 1968, a decision was made to build a new church in conjunction with the parish hall built in 1949.

Postimäki Outdoor Museum description

The idyllic Postimäki museum, about 9 km from the centre of Porvoo, is one of Finland's best preserved areas of cottagers' dwellings.

Salo Art Museun "Veturitalli" description

The Salo Art Museum is located in a restores 100-year-old railway roundhouse (hence its nickname "Veturitalli"). It displays changing exhibitions througout the year and has small museum shop in the lobby. There are also conference...

Evangelical Lutheran Church of Nurmes description

Designed by Fr. Mieritz from the architect office Westerlund the church represents the late Gothic style of the 19th century. Built in 1893-1896. Seating up to 2 300 people, it is the 5th biggest church in Finland.

The Aalto Centre in Seinäjoki description

The administrative and cultural centre of Seinäjoki is one of the most important creations of architect Alvar Aalto. The Aalto Centre, composed of six buildings, is located in the centre of Seinäjoki and can be visited year...

Skata - the old wooden town of Jakobstad. description

Norrmalm, or "Skata" is one of the largest continuous areas of wooden houses in Finland.

Aitolahti Old Church description

The Aitolahti Old Church, situated in beautiful surroundings, is very popular for various ceremonies. The church was consecrated at midsummer 1928.