In the Finnish city of Porvoo, any tourist will find a favorite activity, as excellent conditions have been created here for outdoor activities, including magnificent fishing. A city having a richest history and a wonderful medieval architecture is considered to be the cultural center of the country. There are plenty of interesting and educational museums, as well as historical attractions easily accessible to the nearest familiarization with them.
Cathedral / Porvoo Cathedral
Kirkkotori Street 1, 06100 Porvoo. - At this address is the Cathedral of the Virgin Mary, who is considered not only by the religious building, but also an important historical object. It is here, in this temple, Russian autocrats Alexander I, in 1809 declared the entire Finnish people about the beginning of their statehood, giving Finland autonomy. The beginning of the construction of the cathedral dates back to the beginning of the XV century. Due to the fact that the main building material used in construction is a tree, the church has repeatedly subjected to fires. In the temple, the service is held in two languages: Finnish and Swedish. Those who want to listen to organ music can come on Thursdays at 20.00. At this time there are wonderful concerts. The entrance to the church is free. Time for visits to tourists: from Monday to Friday - 10:00 Hours-18: 00 hours, on Saturday, from 10.00 to 14.00 hours.
Old Town Hall / Raatihuoneentori
Raatihuoneentori, 06100 Porvoo - at this address is the building of the Old Town Hall, in which the museum is currently located, with an enormous collection of works of applied art. The entrance ticket for an adult is 6 euros. For a children's ticket (from 7 years to 17), it will be necessary to pay 3 euros. Museum's work hours: from Tuesday to Saturday - 10.00 to 16.00. On Sundays, the exhibition is working from 11.00 to 16.00. Monday weekend.
Museum of dolls and toys / Porvoo Doll and Toy Museum
Jokikatu, 14, 06100 Porvoo - There is a unique museum at this address, where the toys collected from all over Finland are exhibited, the age of some of them is very renewed and the XIX century is dated. If you relax in Porvoo in the summer, then you are incredibly lucky, since the inspection of the collection (more than 1000 copies) is carried out only in the warm season, starting from June 1 to August 8. Days and hours when the museum is open: from Monday to Saturday - 11.00 to 15.00, Sunday - from 12.00 to 15.00. The entrance ticket for adults costs 2.50 euros, for children whose age is from 2 to11 years old, the ticket costs 1.50 euros.
Art Gallery Taidemakasiini Art
Vanha Hameenlinnantie 4, 06100 Porvoo - walking in this specified address, you will get into the room, formerly a warehouse of the railway station. Here on the square more than 300 square meters there is an exhibition of local artists. If you wish, you can buy antiques and souvenir crafts in memory of the trip. Entrance to the territory for all without exception is free. Opening hours: Saturday and Sunday - from 10.00 to 15.00, on other days - from 10.00 to 17. 00. Monday - day off.