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When you pass the cathedral, and continue to climb up, you reach a residential area with colorful wooden houses that is an absolute must see. Also you get some great views of Porvoo.
Updated Jul 3, 2009
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The cathedral dates back from the end of the 15th century, and it's dedicated to the Virgin Mary. The interior is quite simple and modest, but very beautiful.
Written Jul 2, 2009
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There are walking tours available to Old Town which operates from Porvoo river in front of the m/s J.L. Runeberg sign. Tours are available in English, Swedish and Finnish.
Updated Dec 28, 2007
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I wish I remembered the name of the church but I do not, so here's some photos to help you out if you want to try and locate the place (it's really not hard).
Updated Mar 21, 2007
Take a picture, smell the fresh air, relax, move slowly, you're on vacation.
Updated Mar 21, 2007
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Porvoo wouldn't be complete without the river. There is a big restaurant ship at anchor. The river is also popular with the locals for boating.
Written Dec 26, 2006
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On a sunny day it is very pleasant to walk around old town. Sit in a café, watch the people and look at the shops.
Written Dec 26, 2006
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The old town hall from 1764 features a museum inside. The square in front of it, is also worth a wander around as in summer there are some stalls selling various things.
Written Dec 26, 2006
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This mostly open air museum is on the edge of Porvoo. They have also a second hand shop on the grounds and sell drinks and ice cream in summer.
Written Dec 26, 2006
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This unique Gotic church dating back to 1418 is the landmark of Porvoo. Unfortunately, it was severely damaged in 2006, so I don't know what it looks like today.
Written Dec 26, 2006
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This unique Gotic church dating back to 1418 is the landmark of Porvoo. Unfortunately, it was severely damaged in 2006, so I don't know what it looks like...
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Q: Could someone reply and give me a direction of biking route from Porvoo to Helsinki, better with the route map? Please reply to my...
A: As far as I know there is no dedicated bike toad between the cities, take the old road 170, signs are there, you cannot get lots.
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Porvoo, Borgå in Swedish, is a small picturesque town quite close to the capital Helsinki. Here the main language is Finnish but Swedish is spoken by 33% of the inhabitants. Porvoo is the second...
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Porvoo - Captivating charm of Finland
My three weeks summer holiday 2005 started with a day in the picturesque Finnish village of Porvoo. Porvoo is the second oldest city of Finland and is home to about 46.000 people. About 33 % of them...
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If you have only a few days to spend in Finland and arrive in Helsinki I would recommend you a day trip to historic Porvoo. There is no knowledge when Porvoo got its town rights, but it must have been...
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Pretty as a picture and idyllic too, Porvoo is Finland's second oldest city and is a wonderful little town for those who are fortunate enough to know about it. Porvoo is only about 50km or a half...
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On of the oldest cities in Finland that was established in the 14th century is less then an hour drive from Helsinki and a must see to the tourist who come to visit Finland. It is a unique place not...
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