UNESCO WHS - Old Rauma Postcard
UNESCO WHS Serie - World Heritage Sites in Finland - Old Rauma - Situated on the Gulf of Botnia, Rauma is one of the oldest harbours in Finland. Built around a Franciscan monastery, where the mid-15th-century Holy Cross Church still stands, it is an outstanding example of an old Nordic city constructed in wood. Although ravaged by fire in the late 17th century, it has preserved its ancient vernacular architectural heritage. Name: Old Rauma Country: Finland Location: Region of Satakunta, Province of Western Finland Inscription: 1991 Category: Cultural (iv)(v) Unesco Ref: 582 Special Feature: The card has a QR-Code on the backside to navigate for more Informationas about the site.
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