DAY 12 Tuesday Sep 10, 2019:
Our agenda for the day was driving the
scenic Green Gold Culture Road with the marvelous lakes with stopovers at Pistohiekka, Lietvesi lakes and many
others along the route.
PORVOO:
Porvoo,
an hour from Helsinki, has a historical cathedral and an
attractive old town as its major attractions. That was our 1st
halt.
Founded nearly 800 years ago, Porvoo is the second oldest city in Finland and evidence of its long history can still be seen and felt as you walk its charming streets. For centuries, the city has served as both a home and a source of inspiration for many Finnish artists.
This building is the museum....
Then we went up the castle hill...
Founded nearly 800 years ago, Porvoo is the second oldest city in Finland and evidence of its long history can still be seen and felt as you walk its charming streets. For centuries, the city has served as both a home and a source of inspiration for many Finnish artists.
Located about 50 kilometres east from
Helsinki, it is possible to travel from the capital to Porvoo by
steamboat in the summer.
We started off the day with some home made food as usual.
Reached Porvoo in our rental car in an hour.
Parked the car and started walking.
Crossed the bridge over the river.
Even though Porvoo is not exactly a coastal town, it is connected to the Gulf of Finland via the Porvoo River. The river flows through the city, passing Porvoo’s most well-known landmarks: its red shore houses. Originally, the shore houses were painted red in honor of the arrival of Gustav III, the king of Sweden.
We started off the day with some home made food as usual.
Even though Porvoo is not exactly a coastal town, it is connected to the Gulf of Finland via the Porvoo River. The river flows through the city, passing Porvoo’s most well-known landmarks: its red shore houses. Originally, the shore houses were painted red in honor of the arrival of Gustav III, the king of Sweden.
Historically, Porvoo has been an
important centre of trade and the shore houses were once used to
store goods and produce, such as exotic delicacies from distant lands.
This building is the museum....
We strolled past the shops window shopping and did some purchases as well.
This 15th century cathedral sits on top
a tiny hill in Porvoo, and can be from any good vantage point.
Originally a church, it become a cathedral in 1723 when the diocese of Viipuri moved to Porvoo, after the Russian occupation of Viipuri.
Originally a church, it become a cathedral in 1723 when the diocese of Viipuri moved to Porvoo, after the Russian occupation of Viipuri.
Then we went onward on the scenic lakes route , stopping by interesting towns like Imatra,
Ruokolahti, Puumala (Lietvesi lookout), Mikkeli.
Took route 62 from Ruokolahti to
Mikkeli. Beautiful lake views, especially around Ruokolahti and
between Puumala and Lietvesi lookout.
We drove back enjoying the sun set over the lovely lakes.
Report of our next day drive to the lake lands again is here:
Report of our next day drive to the lake lands again is here:
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