Lappeenranta, Regional capital in South Karelia, Finland
Lappeenranta extends along Lake Saimaa, featuring a fortress complex on a promontory with ramparts overlooking the water and harbor area.
Queen Christina of Sweden established Lappeenranta as a charter town in 1649, leading to its development as a major trading center for tar exports.
The Night of the Fortress event and National Singing Contest bring together performers and spectators in the historical fortress grounds each summer.
The city operates the oldest airport in Finland, established in 1918, connecting travelers to southern European destinations through charter flights.
Lappeenranta University of Technology and multiple industrial facilities form a technological hub that attracts international researchers and students.
Location: South Karelia
Inception: 1649
Shares border with: Imatra, Lemi, Luumäki, Miehikkälä, Ruokolahti, Taipalsaari
Website: https://lappeenranta.fi
GPS coordinates: 61.05833,28.18611
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:17
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Clock Tower in Vyborg
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Monument to Torgils Knutsson
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Vyborg town wall
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Fortress of Lappeenranta
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Tram monument in Vyborg
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Hoving House in Vyborg
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Saints Peter and Paul Lutheran Church (Vyborg)
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Hermitage-Vyborg Center
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Town Hall Tower in Vyborg
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