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The charm of Old Rauma

Old Rauma, Satakunta, Finland

Situated in the Satakunta Province, in the western part of Finland, Old Rauma is a UNESCO World Heritage site since it represents the history of Scandinavia’s early towns constructed in wood. Notable buildings/sites are the Old Town Hall, Marela Museum, Kirsti Museum, Rauma Art Museum, Church of the Holy Cross and the Ruins of the Church of the Holy Trinity.

It was a Sunday when we toured the place so almost all the shops were closed and only few people and cars were on the cobble-stoned streets. The charming architecture of the buildings is still retained with the wooden construction and granite base.

Old Rauma, Satakunta, Finland

Old Rauma, Satakunta, Finland

Old Rauma, Satakunta, Finland

Old Rauma, Satakunta, Finland

Some facts about Old Rauma:
– It covers an area of 28 hectares
– It has approximately 600 buildings which are mostly privately owned
– Its population is about 800
– It was included in the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1991

1 Comment

  1. Eddie

    love photos! congratulations! This is the kind of place/architecture I appreciate.

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