-Lappeenranta travel guide
Many cities in Finland , which have rich tourist resources, are of interest to our compatriots. Tourists, who have decided to visit Suomi for the first time, will be guided by a leading tour operator, Helsinki , Turku, Tampere, most often chosen by amateurs of informative travels to choose a place of rest . Interest in the Russians, who are already familiar with the main tourist centers of Finland, can cause Lappeenranta.
This city, which has the status of the capital of the province of South Karelia, is located on the shore of Lake Saimaa, near the Finnish-Russian border. Currently, Lappeenranta has a little more than 70 thousand inhabitants, it is an important commercial and cultural center. The settlement in this corner of Finland was founded in the 16th century, it was flourished by the sale of tar and tar; in 1649, Lappeenranta, then owned by Sweden, received city status.
The main city of South Karelia attracts adherents of educational tourism, lovers of shopping tours, lovers of outdoor activities on the shore of the reservoir. For tourists who appreciate architectural monuments, the fortress built in 1722 arouses the greatest interest . After the restoration, it acquired its original appearance. The Art Museum , the Museum of Art and the Cavalry Museum are located in the castle premises .
All these museum institutions can be circumvented by purchasing a single ticket. On the territory of the fortress there is also a ceramic workshop in which souvenir products from ceramics are sold. In Lappeenranta, tourists may be interested in wooden architecture, which Finland is so famous for; rest in the capital of South Karelia implies walks through the streets and squares, allowing you to see a lot of colorful wooden structures.
The main attractions of Lappeenranta include city temples, built in different centuries. The greatest interest among many of our compatriots is the Orthodox Church of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos , which is the oldest church building in the regional capital. The temple was built in 1740, when the border town belonged to the Russian Empire. The Lutheran church erected at the end of the XVIII century deserves the attention of tourists.
Lovers of military equipment are attracted to the Museum of Aviation of Karelia , where you can see planes of different years. Among the museum institutions of Lappeenranta, the Museum of the Saimaa Canal is worth highlighting, and it is dedicated to the history of the creation of an important waterway connecting Saimaa Lake with the Gulf of Finland. In the summer, walks on the lake and this channel, the length of which is 60 km, are popular with guests of the capital of South Karelia.
Supporters of active recreation can rent a boat or a boat to go fishing or boat trips; the water in the lake Saima is warming up to a temperature quite suitable for swimming. In winter, guests of Lappeenranta have the opportunity to ski and jump from small ski jumps. Fame to the main city of South Karelia brought modern shopping malls and small cozy shops, attracting supporters of shopping.
Russian tourists arriving in Lappeenranta most often buy winter clothes, high-quality shoes, various household goods, jewelry and antiques. If you are attracted to Finland, you can meet the New Year bright and memorable in Lappeenranta. On New Year's Eve, the main celebrations take place on the central square of the regional capital. By tradition, a festive fair is held in the city during December.
