Porvoo
Neighborhood: Greater Helsinki
Phone: +358 9 2288 1600
Fax: +358 9 2288 1299
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This half-day tour of the old town of Porvoo will take you back to a more idyllic world in which small wooden houses, little shops and craftsmen's workshops were a part of everyday life. Although destroyed by fire in 1760, Porvoo still has a medieval design reminiscent of many Central European towns. It used to be popular among artists—its citizens have included painter Albert Edelfelt, sculptor Ville Vallgren, national poet J.L. Runeberg and his son, sculptor Walter Runeberg. This tour covers, among other places the Medieval church and the Town Hall. Visitors would be wise to also visit the Porvoo bridge with its views of the city. The tours start in front of the Helsinki City Tourist Office, and have commentary in Finnish, Swedish and English. Tickets can be purchased in Esplanadi park, close to the Tourist Office.
Guided tour of the old city of Porvoo
Neighborhood: Greater Helsinki
Phone: +358 9 2288 1600
Fax: +358 9 2288 1299
Email | Website | Map | add to Travel Bag (NEW)
This half-day tour of the old town of Porvoo will take you back to a more idyllic world in which small wooden houses, little shops and craftsmen's workshops were a part of everyday life. Although destroyed by fire in 1760, Porvoo still has a medieval design reminiscent of many Central European towns. It used to be popular among artists—its citizens have included painter Albert Edelfelt, sculptor Ville Vallgren, national poet J.L. Runeberg and his son, sculptor Walter Runeberg. This tour covers, among other places the Medieval church and the Town Hall. Visitors would be wise to also visit the Porvoo bridge with its views of the city. The tours start in front of the Helsinki City Tourist Office, and have commentary in Finnish, Swedish and English. Tickets can be purchased in Esplanadi park, close to the Tourist Office.
Reviews
Quaint historical village.
Porvoo is situated just off the E18 highway and is approximately about 40 minutes drive away from He...
Reviewed by:smesandy from Sydney, Australia on May 03 2007
Kathleen from New Zealand
I visited here for a day in 2000 and had the most wonderful day strolling around and taking many pho...
Reviewed by:kiwikamck from New Zealand on Feb 14 2007
charming!
neat little town not bombarded with tourists. beautiful canal and church. make sure to visit the c...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Traveler from on Nov 21 2004
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