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Oulu, which also have the Swedish name Uleåborg, is the largest city in northern Finland. It is considered a kind of northern Finnish capital, even though Oulu is about equidistant from the north and south of the country. The location by the Gulf of Bothnia and not far from the Swedish border is strategically good and has given the city rapid development through its history.
The river Oulujoki runs through Oulu, and over the centuries the river has been used for extensive trade. The city was founded by the Swedish king Karl IX in 1605, but Oulu’s town plan and city center give the impression of a later period. This is because a large fire destroyed large parts of the city in 1822, and the architect Carl Ludwig Engel was hired to rebuild it after the devastation.
Engel is famous for his Neoclassical buildings in Helsinki, and he laid out the lines for the city’s reconstruction that can still be seen. Oulu’s cathedral from 1832 is a fine example of one of Engel’s buildings in the time-typical neoclassicism. You can visit the church in the northern part of the center of Oulu, and from here a right-angled street network opens for some lovely walks.
In Oulu, the sights are within walking distance, and the city’s waterfront market square is a good place to start a tour. At the square you can enjoy the view over the water, and it is the place where the city’s theater from 1972 is located. On the square you can also visit the charming market hall from 1901, which is beautifully furnished with many interesting stalls. In the city, you can experience cultural history as well when you explore the Pohjois-Pohjanmaan museum and science at Tietomaa.
Rovaniemi is the capital of Finnish Lapland and serves as the center of the country’s northernmost region. The city is just six kilometers south of the Arctic Circle, which is exactly why Rovaniemi is a particularly well-visited city. In winter, it is dark and snowy, and with such a northern location, Rovaniemi is an excellent place to visit if you want to experience the northern lights.
The area in Lapland has been inhabited for many centuries, and Rovaniemi was mentioned in official documents as early as 1453. At that time, the population lived from agriculture, hunting and fishing, but it all changed in the 1800s. Throughout this century, interest in Lapland’s natural resources increased, and both timber and mining created growth in Rovaniemi, which became the commercial center of the area.
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Overview of Oulu
Oulu, which also have the Swedish name Uleåborg, is the largest city in northern Finland. It is considered a kind of northern Finnish capital, even though Oulu is about equidistant from the north and south of the country. The location by the Gulf of Bothnia and not far from the Swedish border is strategically good and has given the city rapid development through its history.
The river Oulujoki runs through Oulu, and over the centuries the river has been used for extensive trade. The city was founded by the Swedish king Karl IX in 1605, but Oulu’s town plan and city center give the impression of a later period. This is because a large fire destroyed large parts of the city in 1822, and the architect Carl Ludwig Engel was hired to rebuild it after the devastation.
Engel is famous for his Neoclassical buildings in Helsinki, and he laid out the lines for the city’s reconstruction that can still be seen. Oulu’s cathedral from 1832 is a fine example of one of Engel’s buildings in the time-typical neoclassicism. You can visit the church in the northern part of the center of Oulu, and from here a right-angled street network opens for some lovely walks.
About the Oulu travel guide
Contents: Tours in the city + tours in the surrounding area
Published: Released soon
Author: Stig Albeck
Publisher: Vamados.com
Language: English
About the travel guide
The Oulu travel guide gives you an overview of the sights and activities of the Finnish city. Read about top sights and other sights, and get a tour guide with tour suggestions and detailed descriptions of all the city’s most important churches, monuments, mansions, museums, etc.
Oulu is waiting for you, and at vamados.com you can also find cheap flights and great deals on hotels for your trip. You just select your travel dates and then you get flight and accommodation suggestions in and around the city.
Read more about Oulu and Finland
Finland Travel Guide: https://vamados.com/finland
City tourism: https://visitou-lu.fi
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