Porvoo, Medieval coastal town in Uusimaa, Finland.
Red wooden warehouses line both sides of the Porvoonjoki River, creating rows of traditional Nordic architecture against the waterfront landscape.
The Diet of Porvoo in 1809 marked a turning point when Finland became an autonomous Grand Duchy under Russian rule with expanded administrative powers.
The Runeberg torte, a cylindrical pastry with raspberry jam and white icing, originated in Porvoo and honors the national poet Johan Ludvig Runeberg.
Regular bus connections run between Helsinki and Porvoo every 30 minutes, with the journey taking approximately 50 minutes from the capital city.
The medieval street pattern of the Old Town remains unchanged since the 14th century, featuring narrow alleys and dense wooden building arrangements.
Location: Uusimaa
Shares border with: Askola, Loviisa, Myrskylä, Pornainen, Sipoo
Website: https://porvoo.fi/en
GPS coordinates: 60.39306,25.66389
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:34
Diet of Porvoo
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Porvoo Cathedral
555 m
Iso Linnamäki
984 m
Kiala manor
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Runeberg museum
304 m
Näsinmäki cemetery
826 m
Porvoo Old Town Hall
399 m
Näsi glacial erratic Porvoo
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Porvoo Museum
414 m
Diktarhemmet
518 m
Albert Edelfelt Ateljè Museum
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Jackarby Manor
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Porvoo cathedral chapter house
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J. L. Runeberg's Home
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Postbacken
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Hinthaaranjoki railway bridge
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Porvoo Finnish Church
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Kiala railway bridge
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Porvoo Main Library
484 m
Porvoo Orthodox Church
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Näsi Manor
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Postimäki Open-air Museum
8.6 km
Aleksanterinkadun silta
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Särkijärven kylä- ja kartanomaisema
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House in Porvoo cathedral
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Garden in Runeberg home museum
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