Old Rauma World Heritage Site

Official name

Old Rauma | UNESCO

Country

Finland | Map

Continent

Europe

Location

Region of Satakunta, Province of Western Finland (formerly Province of Turku-Pori)
61.1280° Lat, 21.5116° Lon | Map

Code

582

Time Zone

Europe/Helsinki (EEST, +0300)

Current Time

Category

Cultural

Description

Inscribed 1991. 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.