Rauma, Finland - Wikipedia
WebRauma (Finnish: [ˈrɑu̯mɑ]; Swedish: Raumo) is a town in Finland, located on the western coast of the country. Rauma is situated in the Satakunta region, along the Gulf of Bothnia. The population of Rauma is approximately 39,000, while the sub-region has a population of approximately 66,000.
Old Rauma - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
WebSituated on the Gulf of Botnia, Rauma is one of the oldest harbours in Finland. Built around a Franciscan monastery, where the mid-15th-century Holy Cross Church still stands, it is an outstanding example of an old Nordic city constructed in wood.
Tourism Rauma - Travel & Tourist Attractions Guide | Discovering …
WebRauma is the third oldest town in Finland, founded in 1442, and currently home to some 40,000 people. At the heart of the town is Old Rauma, the largest unified historical wooden town in Scandinavia which contains 600 buildings in an area of 28 hectares, and one of Finland’s 8 UNESCO World Heritage sites. In the 14th century, prior to it ...
Front page - Rauma.fi
WebMar 5, 2024 · In Rauma history meets the present - Today Rauma is a lively and friendly industrial and cultural city with around 40,000 residents. Forms. E-services. Emergency numbers. Participate and influence. Maps. Rauma City Strategy 2022-2030. Local transport. Events calendar. Online shops.
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Rauma - Tripadvisor
Web1. Old Rauma. 301. Historic Walking Areas. By Pihtiputaanpoika. Old town unic in Finland. 2. The Church of the Holy Cross.
Front page - Visit Rauma
WebWelcome to Rauma! Rauma is a vibrant seaside and cultural city with two UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Rauma is also a great destination in Christmas time. Most popular pages. Old Rauma. Sammallahdenmäki. Events. Eat & …
UNESCO and Old Rauma - Visit Rauma
WebUNESCO and Old Rauma. Old Rauma was accepted onto the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1991. The unique Old Rauma is an excellent example of an old Nordic wooden town. The aims of the Convention include ensuring the protection of humanity´s cultural and natural heritage, establishing management plants, increasing respect towards them and ...
Rauma | Old Town, Coastal City, Baltic Sea | Britannica
WebRauma, city, southwestern Finland. It lies along the Gulf of Bothnia north-northwest of Turku. Rauma was first noted in official records in 1442. In 1550, King Gustav I Vasa of Sweden (which then governed Finland) ordered the inhabitants to move to newly founded Helsinki, and Rauma was virtually.
A Magical Journey Through Rauma, Finland - Adventurous Kate
WebRauma’s old town is famous for being the largest wooden old town in the Nordic countries and one of the most immaculately preserved wooden old towns in Europe. Besides Old Rauma, just outside town, there’s the burial site of Samallahdenmäki.
Places to Visit - Visit Rauma
WebKylmäpihlaja Lighthouse Island. Kuuskajaskari Holiday and Fortress Island. Reksaari Nature Island. Sailing. Boat Transportations. Guest Harbors. Poroholma. Hiking Trails in the Archipelago. The Bothnian Sea National Park. Places to Visit. Museums. Art. Attractions for Families with Children. Other Attractions. Like a Local.
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