Porvo is an ideal place for the weekend. This town, despite its small sizes, will find something to surprise travelers. The coating atmosphere reigning in the city is a desire to make a walk for interesting places. Before starting an independent excursion, it is worth stocking map of the city, which you can take free of charge in the travel bureau. Here, travelers will offer to use the services of a guide, but, in my opinion, this is an excessive waste of money. Independent examination of the city is much more interesting.
First of all it is worth going to Old city . From the rest of the porvo, he is separated by Mannerheim Street. His paved streets retained their own view from the time of the Middle Ages. It is over them who travelers fall on the old town hall. This place is significant for all Finns. In the Town Hall Building many years ago, an act of autonomy of Finland was signed. At the moment it works in this place Historical Museum and merchant house hill.
IN Holm House. Visitors will tell stories about local spells and show how the life of a merchant family looked. The museum's exposition will open objects of the art of the golden century, paintings, sculptures and glass products for travelers. The complex works daily from 11 to 16 hours. A single ticket for a visit to the museum and Holm House costs 6 euros for adults and 3 euros for children over 7 years old.
Walking on the streets can be reached Museum-Atelier EtoFelt On EdelfeltinPolku, 3. In this place, the attention of everyone shows drawings, paintings and photos of the artist, as well as his personal belongings. The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 14:00. The cost of visiting adults is 4 euros, children under 16 inspect the museum for free.
Tourists who came to the city with children should go to Jokikatu Street, 14, where it is located Museum of dolls and toys . The local collection has more than a thousand dolls and other toys. Children will be able to see unique toys created by more than two centuries ago. The museum works only in the summer from 10 to 15 hours. Children's ticket costs 2 euros, adult 3 euros.
Make beautiful photos of the old city in summer it is possible from the observation deck. To do this, you need to get to the school alley and make a rise in Damn stairs . So the locals call the rocky protrusions, which the hell for legend formed himself. This natural structure to call the staircase is quite difficult, but this is the only way to the panoramic site.
Leave the limits of the old city Bridge Mannerheima . Directly from it begins the park zone of porvo reaching the reserve Ruskis. Here, lovers of outdoor activities will be able to walk through the picturesque paths and listen to the charming singing of birds. The bridge overlooks one of the city's business cards - port barns and river landscapes.
Having admired natural beauties, travelers can relax and eat in one of the numerous park area cafes.
Percut can be sent through the old bridge to inspection Lutheran Cathedral . He was repeatedly subjected to partial destruction. Many unique items were stolen from the cathedral. And in spite of all this in the church there is something to see. The inner walls of the cathedral are decorated with unusual paintings, and the building illuminates the intricate chandelier. Everyone can look at the drawings of unicorns and the cathedral as a whole.
Labirills of local alleys can bring tourists to Boulevard Elvis Presley . It is famous for many authentic shops and benches with local antiques. Travelers will be able to admire the process of producing chocolate chocolates handmade and buy fragrant milk tea.
All the above described can be examined in one day, and the remaining weekend to devote a river walk and acquaint with the surrounding city by natural beauty.