The charm of Old Rauma

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.

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