The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Porvoo, Uusimaa

September 29, 2021 Madelene Haan

Porvoo (Finnish pronunciation: [ˈporʋoː]; Swedish: Borgå [ˈbɔrɡo]) is a city and a municipality situated on the southern coast of Finland approximately 50 kilometres (30 mi) east of Helsinki. It is one of the six medieval towns in Finland, first mentioned as a city in texts from 14th century. Porvoo is the seat of the Swedish-speaking Diocese of Borgå of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland.
Restaurants in Porvoo

1. Cathedral of Porvoo

Kirkkotori, Porvoo 06100 Finland +358 19 6611250 http://www.porvoonseurakunnat.fi/tilat-ja-kiinteistot/tuomiokirkko/
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4.5 based on 398 reviews

Cathedral of Porvoo

Reviewed By OliwaVasicek - Helsinki, Finland

Lovely church that is more middle ages Anglo Saxon than typical finnish countryside church. We were lucky enough that the massive historical organ was being played as we visited... quite magical.

2. The Runeberg Home

Aleksanterinkatu 3, Porvoo Finland +358 19 5747500 [email protected] http://www.porvoonmuseo.fi/artMuseum.php?lang=ENGLISH
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4.5 based on 68 reviews

The Runeberg Home

3. Soderskar Majakka (LIGHTHOUSE)

An Island in the Argipelago, Porvoo 10021 Finland http://www.soderskar.fi
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4.5 based on 22 reviews

Soderskar Majakka (LIGHTHOUSE)

Reviewed By mWrite - Helsinki, Finland

Söderskär meaning southern rock is located at sea 1-2 hour boat ride from Helsinki, either from Market Square or Vuosaari (east), where you might have a parking problem. Lighthouse was built 1862 and operated until 1989. It is 32m tall. Location 60° 06′ 30″ N, 25° 24′ 48″ E. Until end of July, only half of the island is open and lighthouse due wild life sanctuary. Summary: recommend, make a day trip from Helsinki by boat.

4. Malmgard

Malmgard 47, Porvoo 07720 Finland +358 40 1685271 http://Malmgard.fi
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4.5 based on 5 reviews

Malmgard

5. Porvoo Old Town

Jokikatu and Mannerheiminkatu, Porvoo 06100 Finland +358 20 692250 http://www.porvoo.fi/
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4.5 based on 1,000 reviews

Porvoo Old Town

Reviewed By tizS_11 - Rome, Italy

If you are an art enthusiast and like to paint and draw you should plan to spend some time here. It is such a picturesque town that you can spend hours drawing and painting or photographing the beautiful houses, streets, river, nature, and environs of Porvoo. You can also buy some real art (and even the beautiful vintage Arabia ceramic ware) in a number of small and unique antique shops. I also recommend visiting the “Art Factory Porvoo” to see some interesting exhibition of contemporary Finnish artists. To reach the Factory you walk on the pleasant promenade along the Porvoo River for 10-15’ then cross a bridge until you reach Läntinen Aleksanterinkatu 1.

6. Castle Hill

Pappilankuja 4, Porvoo 06100 Finland http://www.visitporvoo.fi/castle-hill
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4.5 based on 41 reviews

Castle Hill

7. Town Hall Square

Town Hall Square, Porvoo Finland
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4.5 based on 7 reviews

Town Hall Square

8. Orthodox Church Porvoo

Vanha Helsingintie 2, Porvoo 06100 Finland +358 20 7220691 http://www.facebook.com/Kristuksen-kirkastumisen-kirkko-201946403196180/info/?tab=page_info
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4.0 based on 12 reviews

Orthodox Church Porvoo

9. Taidetehdas - Culture and Congress Center

Laentinen Aleksanterinkatu 1, Porvoo 06100 Finland +358 10 2318200 http://www.taidetehdas.fi/en/
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4.0 based on 15 reviews

Taidetehdas - Culture and Congress Center

10. Telegrafberget

Mohikaanipolku 48, Porvoo 06400 Finland http://www.porvoo.fi/telegrafberget-1
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4.0 based on 7 reviews

Telegrafberget

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