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11.09.2020
Lappeenranta Sand Castle Lappeenranta Sand Castle is a sand castle, which is built in Lappeenranta every year. Just over three million kilograms of sand are accumulated in the right places, tamped and, if necessary, molded, after which you can start carving itself. The sculptures are very resistant to weather...
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11.09.2020
Lappeenranta Fortress Lappeenranta Fortress was originally a Swedish fortification system, which was also expanded by the Russians. Construction of the fortress began after the founding of the city of Lappeenranta in 1649. The fort is located in the area of the fort, named after him. To the east and north...
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10.09.2020
Riihisaari, Savonlinna Savonlinna Provincial Museum is located in Savonlinna, Rihihisaari, near Olavinlinna. The Savonlinna Provincial Museum is a regional responsibility museum owned and operated by the city of Savonlinna. The museum focuses on the cultural history of South Savo, as well as recording,...
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09.09.2020
Olavinlinna, Savonlinna Olavinlinna (Finland) or Olafsborg (Sweden) - the first Swedish lake fortress, built with the expectation of confrontation with firearms. Located in the municipality of Savonlinna province of South Savo, Finland on a rocky island between lakes Haapavesi and Pihlajavesi, connected to...
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09.09.2020
Kuopio Cathedral Kuopio Cathedral, the central church of the diocese of Kuopio, is located on Vahtivuori hill in Kuopio. It was opened in 1816 after the wars delayed the completion of construction works. The church has an area of 1091 square meters. With a capacity of about 1500 seats, Kuopio...
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08.09.2020
VB Center for Photography, Kuopio The first regional center of photography in Finland, VB Center of Photography, has been working in Kuopio since 1987. VB Photography Centre's mission is to promote the culture of photography, especially in North Savonia and Eastern Finland, but it also works throughout the country...
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08.09.2020
Museum of Church Art (Kuopio) RIISA - Museum of the Finnish Orthodox Church - is a specialized museum of national and international importance, located in Kuopio, and is managed by the Fund of the Museum of the Finnish Orthodox Church. Its mission is to study, preserve, preserve and manage the material and visual...
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06.09.2020
Kuopio Museum Kuopio Museum is an Art Nouveau museum building, built in 1907 in the Snelman Park in Kuopio, on the outskirts of the former Custaanthori. Kuopio Museum - the third oldest museum building in Finland after Helsinki Ateneum (1887) and the Turku Art Museum (1904). It has national romantic...
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05.09.2020
Kuopio Art Museum Kuopio Art Museum is a regional museum of responsibility in North Savonia. The museum used to be a regional art museum and was founded in 1980 after almost 30 years of plans and temporary exhibition space. Art Museum is located in the city center near the cathedral, near the market...
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04.09.2020
Kuopio Quarter Museum Kuopio Quarter Museum is the central district of Kuopio, Väinelenniemi. It is located on the territory of the building and cultural-historical museum complex. The block includes 11 buildings, three of which are in their original location. The buildings especially emphasize...
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