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World Heritage Sites in Finland

The World Heritage sites in Finland tell you about irreplaceable values of humankind. The sites connect the present with the past, and you will feel the importance of preserving World Heritage for future generations.

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Fortress of Suomenlinna

Suomenlinna’s well-preserved military architecture is recognized as part of the World Heritage. The layers of its six fortified islands tell the story of the eras of the Kingdom of Sweden, the Russian Empire, and the Republic of Finland.

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Old Rauma

The World Heritage site Old Rauma invites you to explore a centuries-old, contiguous Nordic wooden town area and its vibrant local community.

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Petäjävesi Old Church

Petäjävesi Old Church is the best destination to experience a masterpiece of the North European log construction technique from the 18th century as well as Finnish rural life from the cradle to the grave then and now.

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Verla Groundwood and Board Mill

In the old mill village of Verla, at the origins of the Finnish forest industry, you can experience the work environment and everyday life of the old days.

Sammallahdenmäki Bronze Age Burial Site

Sammallahdenmäki, once upon a time located on the shores of the Baltic Sea, offers you an insight into Scandinavian Bronze Age burial sites and the fascinating life of a bygone era.

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Struve Geodetic Arc

The Struve Geodetic Arc is a gigantic measuring tape used to determine the shape and size of the Earth in the 19th century.

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Kvarken Archipelago

High Coast/Kvarken Archipelago World Heritage site is the best place in the world to experience and understand land uplift following the last Ice Age.

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Association of World Heritage Sites in Finland

The Association of World Heritage Sites in Finland was established in 2016. The purpose of the association is to develop cooperation between World Heritage Sites in Finland and to improve their influence.

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