The Medieval City of Porvoo
Description:
Today, Porvoo is one of the oldest cities in Finland, where the past and the present combine harmoniously.
The city has absorbed particles of many eras: traditions, culture, customs. Porvoo is one of the six medieval cities in Finland. In the urban areas of Old Porvoo, the spirit of the Middle Ages is still felt.
Old Porvoo is ideal for walking tours. Here everyone will find something interesting for themselves: the atmosphere of antiquity, architecture, art, works of hand craftsmen in local shops. The old town is small and can be walked around in a couple of hours.