Excursion to Porvoo - a Swedish town known to Russians for the comedy L. Gaidai "For matches"
Description:
Arriving in the town of Porvoo, inhabited until recently
Swedes, it is impossible not to feel its charm, its provincial
Mystery, shrouded in the spirit of antiquity. It's a loving paradise.
Slow walks through narrow cobbled streets (sometimes so steep,
One of the alleys has received the frightening name of the "damn staircase".
Small craft and art boutiques, savor coffee
with delicious pastries in cozy tiny cafes. I have to stop by.
in a small, 2-room chocolate factory and purchase
handmade chocolate. There's also chocolate and salt.
with pepper and, surprisingly, mustard with white chocolate.
Heart.
town-old Gothic cathedral, town hall and several adjacent
coastal streets. Yes, it was in this cathedral Alexander ll in 1809.
He declared to the newly conquered Finland that it was now part of the
Russian Empire!
A trip to Porvoo, and he is only 50 km away.
It takes about 4 hours with the road from Helsinki.
We are talking about the Finns, their traditions and modernity.
including salaries, taxes, hobbies and sometimes mind-blowing police officers
fines on the roads (a fine of 54,024 euros was issued last year to the Finnish
millionaire for speeding by 23 km/h
The cost of the excursion starting from 190 e (for 4 hours)
The price includes:
Maps and guidebooks, good mood and professionalism of the guide, help and beyond the tour