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The 6 Best History Museums in Southern Savonia, Finland
Southern Savonia (Finnish: Etelä-Savo; Swedish: Södra Savolax) is a region in the south-east of Finland. It borders on the regions Pohjois-Savo, North Karelia, South Karelia, Päijät-Häme, and Central Finland. The total area of Southern Savonia is 18,768.33 km (7,246.5 sq mi), with a population of 153,738 (2011).
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1. Communications Centre Lokki
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4.5 based on 23 reviews
The communication centre of the Finnish army's headquarters, which was located in Mikkeli, was known by the code name, Lokki, which means "seagull" in Finnish. During the Continuation War of 1941-1944, the Lokki Communication Centre was based in a cave blasted into the side of Naisvuori hill. It handled the headquarters' telephone and telex traffic. The adjacent cave housed the regional air surveillance centre, the signalling station for the German link-up garrison and the sleeping quarters for the communication centre's staff. In addition, the cave contained working premises for Commander-in-Chief Mannerheim and his immediate subordinates. In the early 1990s, the Lokki Communication Centre's premises were skillfully restored to their appearance during the Continuation War.
2. Liehtalanniemen museotila
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By 992mikkok - Espoo, Finland
This is an old small farm site telling a personal story of Finland’s past from late 19th century until the ‘70’s. There is a local caretaker on site giving a very informative and interesting overview of farm’s history and the main events of Finland’s history. There is also a 1.5km nature trail. Definitely a place worth a visit, accessible also with boat as there is a guest dock also for overnight stay.
3. Woikosken Automuseo
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
Woikoski Car Museum introduces an exhibition of almost 50 cars.
4. Museum Juvan
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4.0 based on 2 reviews
5. Suur-Savo Museum
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3.5 based on 5 reviews
The City of Mikkeli's museum of cultural history, known as the Suur-Savo Museum, records and exhibits the history of Mikkeli and its region. The museums permanent exhibition presents the peasant culture of South Savo, as well as the history of the city of Mikkeli.
