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Porvoo Old Town, Porvoo

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One of only six surviving medieval towns in Finland, Porvoo Old Town was first mentioned in texts dating back to the 14th century, but many of the original wooden buildings from this time period burned to the ground. The highlight of the town are the red wooden storage houses on the river, which are listed as a World Heritage Site. The remaining stone buildings, such as Porvoo Cathedral, represent the oldest of the buildings still standing from the original medieval town. Today the remaining wooden buildings in the old town center house art studios and artisan shops where local products are sold. Consider wearing boots with ankle support for walking over the uneven cobblestones. Using our world travel planner, Porvoo attractions like Porvoo Old Town can form part of a personalized travel itinerary.

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FROM £106 BOOK WITH VIATOR Small-Group Half-Day Tour of Porvoo Old Town from Helsinki Small-Group Half-Day Tour of Porvoo Old Town from Helsinki

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Porvoo Old Town reviews

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4.3

By leiferikf

We went around the old town and looked at the old houses and the Runeberg's home. We alson visited Porvoon Panimo pub and sat near the river of Porvoo, which goes right through the city.

We went around the old town and looked at the old houses and the Runeberg's home. We alson visited Porvoon Panimo pub and sat near the river of Porvoo, which goes right through the city. more »
By Nandita1977

Finnish tourists flock to Porvoo for its Instagram-worthy cobbled streets and famous, red-painted waterfront houses. As Finland’s second-oldest city, (the first is Turku) you can read about Turku in..... more

Finnish tourists flock to Porvoo for its Instagram-worthy cobbled streets and famous, red-painted waterfront houses. As Finland’s second-oldest city, (the first is Turku) you can read about Turku in..... more »
By KDJERO

Didn't think there was much to do here besides visit the church and the chocolate shop. It's a neat area but comparatively, it could be skipped.

Didn't think there was much to do here besides visit the church and the chocolate shop. It's a neat area but comparatively, it could be skipped. more »

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By Oisin McCool

Delicious pint of Guinness here. Keg and cooler under the tap, cold and creamy. Best pint of Guinness in Finland as far as I have had.

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By Marcus Mittilä

Good music, good mood.

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By Johan Nordenswan

During Happy Hour cheap Guinness and Karhu beer. Friday from 14.00 - 19.00. Monday - Friday Happy Hour from 16.00 - 19.00 Karhu 0,4 is 4 € and Guinness is 5,90 €

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By David Lacey

Probably a place for locals.

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By Tommi Paavilainen

Very nice place! Owner and the guys behind the desk were very friendly. Beer was cold and customers ware pure rugby guys and girls. Go old town shamrocks rugby!! you rock!!

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