Porvoo is a city in Finland, considered the most beautiful in the state. He is second in age in the country. From Helsinki, they arrive here in an hour by car or cruise ship.
About city
On the way to the center, tourists observe the picturesque coastline, neat houses, cobblestone pavements of the medieval type, alleys. Rich in sights of Porvoo (Finland). This place is one of the finest decorations in Finland.
The charter appeared at the city in 1346. Then it was owned by Magnus Ericsson, the Swedish king. It's cozy here now. Porvoonjoki Riverbanks are decorated with ocher barns. Tourists walk along cobblestone pavements along the old part of the city, where the city cathedral is located.
The attention is drawn to the museum of the poet Runeberg, opened in 2004 after the general reconstruction was carried out. The city has long had the status of a major center of trade. This position has remained with him to this day.
In the fall and at Christmas, fairs are visited by a large number of people. Visitors try delicacies, buy works of masters sharing their best practices. Each seller dresses in traditional attire.
City Museum
Tourists are interested in the sights of Porvoo. History is perfectly presented in the City Museum. It is located in the Old Town Hall, built in 1762-1764. Works of applied and artistic art are in abundance.
On the territory of the Old Town, this building is one of the main ones. It has two floors, an attic, a wooden clock tower, located at the highest point of construction. Until the end of the 19th century, the building was used for administrative purposes. In 1896, museum associations opened exhibits here, and the building itself was saved from destruction. In 2011, an exhibition appeared on the subject of the history of antiquity and the Middle Ages.
Porvoo Cathedral
It has important religious attractions Porvoo (Finland). The main one is the Cathedral, whose construction is dated to the middle of the 15th century. About this object it is interesting to find out a list of interesting facts:
Previously, there was an old church, which was later replaced by a stone. The erected building was named in honor of the Holy Virgin Mary.
In the period of the 15-18th centuries. the temple was burned and robbed by invaders invading the city.
The last restoration took place in 2008.
He was consecrated anew, divine services were resumed.
At the same time 800 people come here. Christening and weddings are held.
Inside, the church is like a tall ship.
The acquisition of cathedral status occurred in 1723. Then Vyborg disconnected from Russia due to the end of the Northern War.
Residents of Porvoo (Finland) revered and cherished attractions of this kind. This temple is notable there that in the spring of 1809 it was here that Alexander I announced the merger of the country with Russia with the right of autonomy. Statehood of the state began at this moment.
Every Thursday in summer, people come here at eight o’clock for a music concert. Visitors to the church learn a lot of new things after attending a lecture on playing the organ at 12:00 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. On August 25th, the annual "Night of Music" is held.
Hill Merchant House
The sights of Porvoo (Finland) attract a constantly large flow of tourists to the city. They learn a lot about history and traditions by visiting the walls of a house belonging to the merchant Holm. The construction is dated 1762 year. It is made of brick. There used to be a wooden structure, but in 1760 a fire destroyed it. The merchant's family lived here at the end of the 17th century. The owners of this museum tried to preserve the features of life and decoration as much as possible.
The bedrooms are located upstairs. Down below, deals were made, paperwork was conducted. The maid lived in the attic. Being here, visitors visually imagine what Porvoo (Finland) was several centuries ago. Sights of such a plan transfer a tourist to antiquity.
A bakery was opened here in the 19th century, and at the beginning of the 20th century - a museum complex. Now this is a place of frequent exhibitions. Exhibits often change. The museum includes two houses of a residential type in the neighborhood, household buildings. People are not allowed there. The shop sells souvenirs.
Exposition "Noark"
Guests of the city try to visit the best sights of Porvoo and do not ignore “Noark” - a complex where people admire mock-ups and models, the most curious of which depicts a railway.
To get here, they drive 8 kilometers from the city center. Here people are put in the cab of a mini-train, and they ride around the countryside. The exposition is interesting for visitors of all ages.
In addition to the attraction and the exhibition, there is a parking zone, a cozy cafe, a modern conference room. In the courtyard, tourists relax, climbing the terrace. You can eat in the buffet, and buy an elegant sculpture, a beautiful piece of jewelry or a picture in a gift shop.
Interesting museums of the city
Sights of Porvoo (Finland) are interesting to children no less than adults. The museum opened in 1947, dedicated to dolls and toys. The exposition has more than 1000 exhibits dating from the end of the 19th - the beginning of the 20th century.
The collection for 35 years was collected by E. Söderlund while traveling around the country. Guides tell stories about the exhibits and their owners. The museum is open in summer. At other times of the year, for the tour you need to arrange with the administration in advance.
After his visit, the children are delighted, and the parents themselves involuntarily plunge into a happy childhood.
Each visitor to the city wants to personally experience the local attractions (Finland, Porvoo). Description of them only kindles interest. It is definitely recommended to visit the house-museum of the famous poet Runenberg, who lived here for a quarter of a century and who passed the object on to the sculptor son Walter. His works are presented in the walls of a neighboring building.
A walk through these places acquaints you with the history and traditions of the city, leaves an indelible impression and enriches you spiritually.