Old Rauma

Finland
Date of Inscription: 1991
Minor modification inscribed year: 2009
Criteria: (iv)(v)
Property : 29.0000 ha
Buffer zone: 142.0000 ha
Region of Satakunta, Province of Western Finland (formerly Province of Turku-Pori)
N61 7 41.016 E21 30 42.012
Ref: 582bis

Brief Description

Situated on the Gulf of Botnia, Rauma is one of the oldest harbours in Finland. Built around a Franciscan monastery, where the mid-15th-century Holy Cross Church still stands, it is an outstanding example of an old Nordic city constructed in wood. Although ravaged by fire in the late 17th century, it has preserved its ancient vernacular architectural heritage.

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