Quick Facts about Porvoo
- City founded around year 1380.
- Finland's second oldest city.
- First historical mentions of Porvoo municipality from year 1351.
- The Archduchy of Finland's Parliamentary Sessions were held in Porvoo in 1809.
- Finland's biggest harbour by volume, Sköldvik, is situated in Porvoo.
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Porvoo Old Town (Finnish: Porvoon vanhakaupunki; Swedish: Borgås gamla stan) is a popular tourist destination, known for its well-preserved 18th- and 19th- ...
Porvoo was founded about 800 years ago and is the second oldest city in Finland after Turku. It is located 50 kilometers east of Helsinki and is also known as a ...
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Posted: May 12, 2023
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Porvoo's Old Town (Vanha kaupunki) is really worth a visit. So much history and interesting stories. Old, sympathetic and candy colored houses, lovely shops ...
May 19, 2024 · Discover the timeless charm of Porvoo, Finland's second oldest city, with its picturesque Old Wooden Town, delightful cafés, and vibrant ...
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Welcome to Porvoo, Borgå in Swedish, the second oldest city in Finland. Porvoo was established in 1346 by the Swedish King Magnus Eriksson.
Porvoo is the second oldest town in Finland located within less than a one-hour drive from Helsinki city center and Helsinki-Vantaa airport.
Embark on a guided tour from Helsinki to Porvoo, Finland's second oldest city. Explore the well-preserved Old Town, visit the historic Porvoo Cathedral, and ...
