Which Cities In Finland (if any) Have a Medieval Architecture?

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When I visited Helsinki, it was arguably the most avant-garde capital in Europe. That's because it had been founded in the late Middle Ages, and apparently had been partially rebuilt even later (after a fire).

Are there any current major Finnish cities (or even former ones, like Vyborg) where the architecture is medieval, or at least "pre modern" (before the lat 1600s)?



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A city that is very near to Helsinki (maybe 1 hour by direct bus connection) is Porvoo. There are some medieval buildings remaining, but unfortunately it is also very touristy. You can also visit it from Helsinki by boat or train.




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Does Finland have any castles?

As a result of this, many castles and fortresses were built in Finland from the 13th century onwards. Today, there are three significant castles which have been largely restored; Turku, H\xe4me, and Olavinlinna.

What is the oldest town in Finland?

Finland's oldest city, Turku, boasts one of the most beautiful wooden neighbourhoods in the country.

What is the architecture like in Finland?

The vernacular architecture of Finland is generally characterised by the predominant use of wooden construction. The oldest known dwelling structure is the so-called kota, a goahti, hut or tent with a covering in fabric, peat, moss, or timber.



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Medieval cities in Finland where you see these architecture:

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