Raahe - Wikipedia
WebRaahe is located 75 kilometres (47 mi) southwest of Oulu and 126 kilometres (78 mi) northeast of Kokkola, and covers an area of 1,889.00 square kilometres (729.35 sq mi) of which 870.77 km 2 (336.21 sq mi) is water.
Old Town Raahe | Visit Raahe
WebOld Town Raahe is one of the best-preserved 19th-century wooden towns in Finland. Not a museum area but a living town district, Old Raahe tells the tale of the construction of a town and life in it from centuries ago to the modern day. Get on a guided theme walking tours organised by the Raahe Guides Association.
Raahe – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WebOld Raahe is also worth seeing, it covers a big area from the centre and consists of very old wooden houses. The market-square in Old Raahe is the Finland's second best preserved square-shaped empire style marketplace. 6 Tornitalo (The tower house), Rantakatu 51. A good view over Raahe and especially over the archipelago.
Old Raahe - Raahe Guide
WebThe old town area boasts two major market squares with national significance. The Myhrberg Park’s has a long four-century history, being one of the three surviving 17th-century markets in Finland. Pekkatori Square is one of the most valuable 19th-century markets in the country.
Tourism Raahe - Raahe Travel & Tourist Guide | Discovering Finland
WebSituated on the coast of the Gulf of Bothnia, Raahe is a seaside town famous for its old wooden town centre. Known as the Town of Sea Winds, Raahe is a cosy, welcoming town with much to offer visiting tourists. There are several museums to visit, Raahe Museum, Sovelius House, Saloinen Museum, Ojala Museum and the Old Pharmacy.
History of Raahe | Raahe
WebIn the 1860s and 1870s, Raahe was Finland’s biggest shipping trade town for about ten years. It was a powerful factor in terms of the amount of cargo passing through the port. Some of the highlights from that era are the wooden Old Town as well as the charming local museum, the oldest in Finland.
Pekkatori Square in the heart of Old Raahe | Visit Raahe
WebPekkatori square is a pivotal part of the Old Raahe. Päävalikko. See & Do See & Do sub-navigation. Sauna & Wellbeing; Activities; Attractions; Culture; Shopping
Raahe - Wikitravel
WebThe market-square in Old Raahe is the Finland's second best preserved square-shaped empire style marketplace. Raahe Museum. Lots of stuff about seafaring and the oldest scuba gear in the world! Tornitalo (the Skyscraper). A good view over Raahe and especially over the archipelago. They serve delicious Chinese food. Raahe Church; Do
Pekkatori Square in the heart of Old Raahe | Visit Finland
WebContact. Visit Raahe. Pekkatori, 92100 Raahe. Visit website. 0°C. Pekkatori square is a pivotal part of the Old Raahe. This square, representing the closed corner square type and conforming to the ideals of Italian Renaissance, was included in the town plan designed by Gustaf Odenwall after Raahe burned down in 1810.
Raahe | Visit Raahe
WebRaahe is a lively seaside town in Northern Ostrobothnia. Raahe emerges from the era of sailing ships and storytelling culture. Here you will find an award-winning archipelago and the sea right at the heart of the city. Raahe is known for its steel and metal industry. The significance of agriculture and forestry as industries is also important.
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