If one of your intended sights in Porvoo is the Cathedral you should know that the building suffered arson in May 2006 leading to the roof collapsing.
The scaffolding however is quite impressive!
Written Aug 19, 2006
The small shops, were you can find individual gifts, souvenirs and handicrafts, are open:
Weekdays about 10 am to 5 pm
Saturdays about 10 am to 2 pm and
Summer Sundays about 12 am to 15 pm
Written Feb 12, 2006
This reminds me of my childhood in the 50's
Written Jul 24, 2005
Written Jul 24, 2005
Written Jul 24, 2005
Written Jul 24, 2005
Written Jul 24, 2005
Written Jul 24, 2005
And yet another window for you and then I am finished with them!
Written Jul 24, 2005
I kind of liked the reflection in the window and again felt that I needed to take a photo fo it!
Written Jul 24, 2005
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I kind of liked the reflection in the window and again felt that I needed to take a photo fo it!
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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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