Pori Travel Guide 2020

PORI TRAVELGUIDE2020 visitpori.fi/en &visityyteri.fi/en

Children won’t get bored while visiting Pori and the city’s many attractions. In addition to the long-standing favourites of Yyteri and Kirjurinluoto, the city offers art and many other kinds of activities for children. Check out these tips for a successful family holiday! © Toni Mailanen © Toni Koskinen © Anssi

KIRJURINLUOTO We believe that the Pelle Hermanni park in Kirjurinluoto is the best play area in all of Finland. Children can have fun and learn the rules of the road in the traffic park, and there are also animals in the park. Kirjurinluoto even has a disc golf course!

COLOUR BATHS FOR BABIES © Anssi Koskinen © Anssi Koskinen © Anssi “Colour baths for babies” workshops at the Pori Art Museum give families shared moments. This OPEN-AIR SWIMMING POOL 1 YYTERI form of artistic activity created in Pori brings Metsämiehenkatu 8 Yyterinsantojentie 1 babies and their parents together in workshops The open-air swimming pool has been a summer Words are not enough to describe this fantastic where they get to know various materials and favourite among the locals since 1957. You can place. You have to experience it for yourself. make art together. also swim during winter, from autumn to spring, A successful family adventure in Yyteri is in 3–5 degree water in the children’s pool, for guaranteed by the shallow beach with plenty HERE ARE SOME MORE FUN AND an experience akin to ice swimming. Information of sand to play with, several other play areas ADVENTUROUS ATTRACTIONS FOR on opening hours is available at: and lots of activities. visityyteri.fi/en FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN: visitpori.fi/en/open-air-swimming-pool REPOSAARI FORTRESS KOIVUNIEMEN HERRAN MUUMAA 8 PUBLIC INDOOR SWIMMING POOLS AND TAKARANTA BEACH Eteläinen rantatie 591, Merikarvia Keskustan uimahalli, Presidentinpuistokatu 6 2 Junnila camping centre, Kaivokatu 18 7 Children’s farm Meri-Porin uimahalli, Mustalammentie 8 3 Reposaari fortress is well worth visiting. The two indoor swimming pools in Pori are open This seaside fortress was originally built ADVENTURE PARK HUIKEE 9 to the public from autumn to spring. in the 1930s as a coastal defence system. Hiekkarannantie 189 Today, it is open to the public all year round! Climbing, freefall and fatbikes MUSEUMS Satakunta museum, Hallituskatu 11 4 Takaranta beach is where Reposaari locals spend ULTRA ACTION PARK 10 The ark nature centre, Pohjoispuisto 7 5 their free time and enjoy views of the wide Puuvilla shopping centre Renovation centre Toivo, Varvinkatu 19 6 open sea. Takaranta is also home to a number of Indoor activity park for action heroes Pori has a broad and child-friendly range of rock engravings, including some from the early museums. At least the Ark Nature Centre and 1800s. The engravings are full of emotion. Satakunta Museum should be on the itinerary of families with children!

YYTERI – DISCOVER YOUR NATURE visityyteri.fi/en KIRJURINLUOTO – FIND YOUR ADVENTURE visitpori.fi/en/kirjurinluoto

Kirjurinluoto Park, known among the locals as Kirvatsi or Kirjuri, is the central park in Pori and part of Finland’s national network of urban parks. Kirjurinluoto is an all-year-round recreational area for children and adults, and is only a five-minute walk from Pori’s market square. Access to the park is completely free of charge. Find your adventure in this green oasis, a stage for events and what we believe is the best play area in all of Finland: A day in Kirjurinluoto is a day packed with fun! © Anssi Koskinen © Anssi

ANIMALS 14 A PARADISE FOR OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS 17 Alpacas, goats, chickens, Fascinating hiking terrain, the peace of nature, roosters, ducks, peacocks birdsong on the river delta. Kirjurinluoto is a and many other animals fantastic setting for outdoor life close to the are waiting to see you in city centre. You can even find a disc golf course Kirjurinluoto every summer. and outdoor exercise equipment there.

PELLE HERMANNI PARK 11 Koskinen © Anssi The famous Pelle Hermanni park in Kirjurinluoto is almost the size of five football pitches put together. The park features a wide range of play areas, slides and climbing frames suitable for all © Anssi Koskinen © Anssi ages – all without an entrance fee! The service building adjacent to the play area is open from spring to autumn and includes a baby changing BEACH 15 CENTRE FOR EVENTS room, social premises and a café. The café pro- The sandy beach of Kirjurinluoto is perfect for Over the decades, Kirjurinluoto has grown into vides children and their adults with the energy swimming and playing. Kirjurinluoto beach is a world-renowned event venue. Kirjurinluoto to keep going. ideal for picnics, SUP boarding, beach volleyball Arena, the Lokkilava stage, the roofed am- and table tennis in the area reserved for sports phitheatre and the incredibly large park area CHILDREN’S TRAFFIC PARK VINKKARI 12 and games, and of course basking in the sun. attract around half a million visitors each year The children’s traffic park provides safe and to a range of festivals, concerts, fairs, summer educational experiences of traffic with pedal GARDEN PARK 16 theatre and even exercise sessions in the park. cars and bikes of different sizes. Vinkkari is Kirjurinluoto is a large park with nature trails open in summer. Admission is free and the and beautiful gardens. The Satakunta Garden traffic park is suitable for ages 4 to 10. Information Centre provides information about the gardens, and the nine-hectare Hanhiluoto ENERGIAKENTTÄ 13 botanical garden features plants that grow in Energiakenttä offers families opportunities for the Satakunta region. From Hanhipuisto, you sports and play right next to the traffic park. can walk along the bridge to Polsanluoto island, There’s a climbing frame for children and Street where you’ll find a nature trail with wild plants Workout equipment for adults. and a hand-operated cable ferry.

EXPERIENCES AND ACTIVITIES visitpori.fi/en/discover-and-experience EVENTS IN PORI tapahtumat.pori.fi

Pori is one of the leading event cities in Finland. Today, events organised in Pori attract around half a million visitors from around the world every year to Kirjurinluoto alone. The city’s other event locations attract many more visitors in addition to that. Visitors to Pori’s events will find that getting around the city is very easy. Seize the moment and come enjoy Pori’s diverse events offering all year round! © Pori Jazz © Pori

READ ON FOR EXAMPLES OF EVENTS TO BE HELD IN PORI IN SUMMER 2020:

13.–17.5. 31.7.–2.8. LAINSUOJATTOMAT THEATRE FESTIVAL PORISPERE Kulttuuritehdas Kehräämö, Hilkka-Sali Music festival in Kirjurinluoto

26.–27.6. 21.–22.8. ISKELMÄFESTIVAALI 2020 ROCK IN THE CITY Music festival in Kirjurinluoto Music festival in Kirjurinluoto

3.–4.7. 22.–30.8. EAST-WEST PESÄPALLO-MATCHES ALVAR AALTO WEEK Finnish baseball in Erku-Areena Pori and Eura Koskinen © Anssi

10.–18.7. PORI JAZZ Music festival in Kirjurinluoto

13.–15.7. PORI JAZZ KIDS Music festival in Kirjurinluoto

13.–17.7. Mailanen © Toni SUOMIAREENA Public debate forum in city centre

23.–26.7. Don’t forget the concerts, theatre PORI CUP FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT performances and small urban Isomäen Urheilukeskus, Herralahti, Noormarkku festivals organised at Promenade Hall. Information on Pori’s events all year 29.7. round is available online at KIRVATSIN JYTÄ tapahtumat.pori.fi Music festival in Kirjurinluoto © Anssi Koskinen © Anssi

TAKE A TOUR OF PORI! visitpori.fi/en/excursions-and-guided-tours

OPEN-AIR SWIMMING POOL Metsämiehenkatu 8 The open-air swimming pool has been a summer favourite among the locals since 1957. You can also swim during winter, from autumn to spring, in 3–5 degree water in the children’s pool, for an experience akin to ice swimming. Information on opening hours is available at: visitpori.fi/en/open-air-swimming-pool

PUBLIC INDOOR SWIMMING POOLS Keskustan uimahalli, Presidentinpuistokatu 6 Meri-Porin uimahalli, Mustalammentie 8 The two indoor swimming pools in Pori are open to the public from autumn to spring.

MUSEUMS Satakunta museum, Hallituskatu 11 The ark nature centre, Pohjoispuisto 7 Renovation centre Toivo, Varvinkatu 19 Pori has a broad and child-friendly range of museums. At least the Ark Nature Centre and Satakunta Museum should be on the itinerary of families with children!

YYTERI – DISCOVER YOUR NATURE visityyteri.fi/en

The sands of Yyteri beach invite you to enjoy life in a way that usually requires you to travel thousands of kilometres. The greatest beach in the Nordic region is a one-of-a-kind destination that offers opportunities for fun in the sun around sand dunes that are protected under the Natura programme. It is also much more, as the Yyteri area also includes Reposaari, Kallo and Ahlainen and the picturesque scenery. © Anssi Koskinen © Anssi

KALLO When someone from Pori falls in love, they take their sweetheart to Kallo to admire the lighthouse and smooth sea-kissed rocks. If this © Anssi Koskinen © Anssi someone suffers a break-up, they watch the Koskinen © Anssi storm beat down on the same rocks. Next to Kallo is the Uniluoto neighbourhood, where you can sense both the calmness and the restless- ness of the sea.

BEACH ARCHIPELAGO ROAD AND AHLAINEN When it comes to Yyteri, the word paradise is Archipelago road gives you the opportunity to not an exaggeration. The child-friendly shallow leave the stress of daily life behind and rest water is irresistible to adults and children alike your eyes and soul on the natural beauty. Visit in the summer. Visiting during the winter? the idyllic village of Ahlainen, known for its

Whereas in the summer you could build a sand Mailanen © Toni charming scenery and authentic village path castle that rivals the Sagrada Família, in the with wooden houses and huts by the shore. winter season you can go sledging or build a snowman. The beach is the place to be regard- BOTHNIAN SEA NATIONAL PARK less of the season! Stretching from Kustavi to Merikarvia, the Both- REPOSAARI nian Sea National Park invites you for an adven- ADVENTURES It has a lot to offer to open-minded travellers. ture on its waves and shores. If you’re lucky, you During the day, you can play in the play area Charming wooden houses, seafood restaurants, might even see some grey seals or white-tailed by the beach or test your limits in the climbing the church and the exciting fortress are only a eagles. The island destinations of Säppi and park. Perhaps you’d like to surf the waves or try few of the experiences available. You can also Iso-Enskeri can also be visited by joining a boat rappelling? Or visit the nudist beach? At Yyteri, visit this mecca of a thousand stories of the sea trip organised during the summer season. you can play golf, ride fatbikes or go for a run on walking tours organised in summer. Information on boat trips is available online at along the water. There are many kilometres of shop.visitpori.fi trails with a wide range of scenery: sea, dunes, pine forests, spruce forests, crossing mires, na- Yyteri promotes sustainable tourism. Yyteri is the first travel ture observation towers and sandy forest paths. destination in Finland to be awarded the Green Key, which is one Even dogs have their own beach in Mäntyluoto. of the world’s leading environmental certification systems in the There are no limits to adventure in Yyteri. travel industry. Visit Yyteri and be inspired by sustainable tourism! EXPERIENCES AND ACTIVITIES visitpori.fi/en/discover-and-experience

Excitement and experiences – do what you feel like in Pori or find the best experiences and activities of your holiday in Yyteri! There’s so much to do in the Pori region. Huikee © Seikkailupuisto

ACTIVITIES IN YYTERI YYTERI OBSERVATION TOWER / VISIT PYHÄJÄRVISEUTU 93 In Yyteri, you can enjoy action and adventure OHJELMAMESTARIT 24 Experiences in Eura, Säkylä and Yläne in a beautiful setting. Find out more about the Santojentie 4 visitpyhajarviseutu.fi services available in Yyteri at visityyteri.fi/en Climbing and rappelling by order VUOJOKI MANOR 94 AURINKOLINNA 18 YYTERI RESORT & CAMPING 25 Kartanontie 28, Eurajoki Yyteri dunes Yyterinsantojentie 1 A pearl of tourism in Satakunta Sun loungers, brochures and a photo exhibition Minigolf, pedal cars and a playground CULTURE SEGELFÖRENINGEN I BJÖRNEBORG, BSF 19 EXPERIENCES Pori is known for its excellent cultural events. Kallontie 26 Get your adrenaline flowing or enjoy memorable Classical music, gigs, concerts and theatre. Kallo lighthouse, boating and sailing experiences. Pori offers activities, experiences Find out more at tapahtumat.pori.fi and nature attractions to suit all tastes. ADVENTURE PARK HUIKEE 9 PROMENADE HALL 28 Hiekkarannantie 189 AVEC MARJA 91 Yrjönkatu 17 Climbing, freefall and fatbikes Rengastie 10, Nakkila Events from concerts to stand-up comedy Experiences and excursions in nature YYTERI HOTEL & SPA 20 PORI SINFONIETTA 28 Sipintie 1 KALAFORNIA GOLF CENTRE 26 Yrjönkatu 17 Spa, wellness centre and restaurants Kalaforniantie Classical music in the Promenade Hall Golf by the Kokemäenjoki river delta YYTERI GOLF 21 PORI THEATRE 29 Karhuluodontie 85 BOWLING 4 YOU PORI 27 Hallituskatu 14 Golf by the sea Puinnintie 4 Performances all year round A bowling alley for the whole family YYTERI DOG BEACH 22 RAKASTAJAT THEATRE, KULTTUURI- Merisatamatie 13 PORI FOREST 92 TEHDAS KEHRÄÄMÖ AND STUDIO HILKKA 30 A beach for dogs Isomäki Sports centre, 28500 Pumpulikatu, inner courtyard of Puuvillatehdas Outdoor recreation area Gigs and theatre performances YYTERI BIRD SHORE – NATURE TRAILS Huhtalanraitti 206 23 ULTRA ACTION PARK 10 More than 30 km of hiking trails and 15 nature Puuvilla shopping centre observation towers Indoor activity park for action heroes TAKE A TOUR OF PORI! visitpori.fi/en/excursions-and-guided-tours

Take a tour of Pori, a river and sea city. Find out about the history of the city, step into the world of art and architecture, fall in love with the Kokemäenjoki river and the archipelago that is part of the Bothnian Sea National Park. There is a lot to experience for culture lovers as well as active outdoor enthusiasts and experience-seekers. © Kuan Fang / Unsplash Fang © Kuan

BOAT TRIPS BOOK A GUIDE FOR YOUR GROUP The islands and coast of the Bothnian Sea will Bring a large or small group to explore maritime enchant even the most hardened city dwellers. and historical attractions in Pori and the nearby Summer boat trips take you to the charming area, including the Jusélius Mausoleum, Yyteri © Anssi Koskinen © Anssi islands, such as the Säppi lighthouse island and beach and Reposaari district, the Ahlström Iso-Enskeri hiking island. Boat trips take place Ironworks Area and Villa Mairea. The duration, on Wednesdays and Sundays in July and August. route and theme of guided tours are tailored The traditional sailing boat Galeas Ihana is also according to the group’s wishes. Our guides are used for public trips and charter trips in sum- knowledgeable and professional tourist guides. mer. With your own boat, you can stop at the Marina Merilokki guest harbour in Reposaari. OTHER EXCURSIONS AND TOURS SUMMER WALKING TOURS In Pori, you can also visit the city’s micro- Get to know Pori on guided walking tours: breweries to find out how craft beer is made. Reposaari – a village embraced by the sea, Pori Microbrewery tours are organised all year round. Town Hall – Engel’s tour de force, Summer Night Or perhaps you are more fond of sweets? “Taste Ghost Walk, a tour of the old town centre, Pori” tours offer you the opportunity to try cemetery tours. The standard tours are held in some legendary local delicacies. Tours are held © arkisto Visit Porin finnish, and arranged for the public in summer. in finnish. By order for groups in english – all year round. RIVER CRUISES TOUR BY BUS OR CAR A river cruise is a great way to admire the beau- In Pori, you can reach many destinations on local ty of the Kokemäenjoki river. Scheduled cruises buses, or you can reserve a charter bus for your open to the public are arranged to Reposaari group. Renting a car is also very easy in Pori!

© Aino Huotari © Aino and Ulvila during the summer season. The vessel used for the coastal cruises is M/S Charlotta. Public transport – Porin Linjat porinlinjat.fi Galeas Ihana Scheduled and charter cruises ihana.fi Car rental – Avis Pori avis.fi

Pori water bus cruises Car rental – Porin Citycar porincitycar.fi Buy tickets for walking tours and boat trips Eteläranta porinvesibussiristeilyt.fi from our web shop: shop.visitpori.fi For more details, contact our Tourist Infor- Guest harbour Marina Merilokki

TICKETS? mation, Itäpuisto 7, tel. +358 2 621 7900 Santunranta, Reposaari marinamerilokki.fi STAY AND ENJOY visitpori.fi/en/stay-and-enjoy

The Pori region offers many accommodation options, from the city centre to the peace and quiet of the coast. There are hotels, cabins and many other options. © Anttooran Lomakylä © Anttooran / Unsplash Heftiba © Toa

HOTELS VILLAS AND COTTAGES

AHLSTRÖM’S IRONWORKS 31 ANTTOORA HOLIDAY VILLAGE 38 Laviantie 14, Noormarkku Finnintie 33

HIITTENHARJU HOTEL 95 REPOSAARI FLOATING VILLAS 39 Hiittenharjuntie 1, Harjavalta Konttorinkatu 2

HOTEL AND RESTAURANT AMADO 32 SAHAKOSKI COTTAGE 40 Lomakeskus Beach © Yyteri Keskusaukio 2 Koskikalliontie 10

MÄNTYLUODON HOTEL 33 SIIKARANTA CAMPING 41 Merisatamatie 2 Reposaaren maantie 1073

ORIGINAL SOKOS HOTEL VAAKUNA 34 VILLA MERENTUULI 42 Gallen-Kallelankatu 7 Iso-Katava, Reposaari

PLACE TO SLEEP 35 YYTERI BEACH RESORT 43

Yrjönkatu 19 Hiekkarannantie 189 © Scandic

SCANDIC PORI 36 YYTERI RESORT & CAMPING 25 Itsenäisyydenkatu 41 Yyterinsantojentie 1

TORGET APARTHOTEL 37 OTHER ACCOMMODATION Antinkatu 11 AAMUHUONEISTOT APARTMENTS IN YYTERI YYTERI HOTEL & SPA 20 Juhanintie 2 44 Sipintie 1

FINNDOME CAMPING SITE RUOSNIEMI 45 Huvilat © Kelluvat Reposaaren Liitostie 92

YYTERI GUESTHOUSE 46 Yyterinsantojentie 10 A

DURING THE SUPER WEEK OF EVENTS, VISIT PORI ACCOMMODATES AS MANY AS 1,700 VISITORS IN THE HOMES OF LOCALS If you’re visiting Pori during the busiest week of the year, the week of 13 July, you can book your accommodation at: visitpori.fi/en/stay-and-enjoy/private-accommodation © Finndome LOOKING FOR ACCOMMODATION

SIGHTSEEING visitpori.fi/en/sightseeing EAT AND SHOP visitpori.fi/en/stay-and-enjoy & visitpori.fi/en/shopping

The comprehensive range of café and restaurant services caters for all tastes. The joys of shopping can be found in the shopping centres and numerous smaller shops in Pori. Make great finds and get souvenirs. Remember to also take a look at Visit Pori’s web shop. shop.visitpori.fi © Cafe Solo © Cafe

RESTAURANTS RESTAURANT ROSSO 60 NIGHTCLUBS Antinkatu 11 ABC HUITTINEN / KIIKOINEN / TIKKULA HEIDI’S BIER BAR 73 Loimijoentie 89, Huittinen RESTAURANT SOFIA 61 Itäpuisto 10 Taitajantie 3, Sastamala Siltapuistonkatu 2 Tikkulantie 2 47 RESTAURANT PUNAINEN KUKKO 74 RESTAURANT TAMARIN 62 Itäpuisto 13 BORG KITCHEN & BAR 48 Puuvilla shopping centre Eetu Salinin Aukio 6 SHOPPING RESTAURANT TORERO 63 CAFÉ ANTON 49 Yrjönkatu 12 ANTTI AIRIO 75 Antinkatu 11 Eteläkauppatori 2 CAFÉS AND PUBS PANCHO VILLA 50 ASIANTUNTIJAKESKUS BEPOP 76 Puuvilla shopping centre CAFE ELBA 64 Yrjönkatu 22 Gallen-Kallelankatu 5 PETTERI ROSENBOM’S BURGERHOUSE 51 KATOKO – DESIGN & LIFESTYLE 77 Itsenäisyydenkatu 44 CAFE MUMS 65 Itäpuisto 5 Yrjönkatu 14 PETTERI ROSENBOM’S STEAKHOUSE 52 PUUVILLA SHOPPING CENTRE 78 Siltapuistokatu 1 CAFE PROMENADI 66 Siltapuistonkatu 14 Yrjönkatu 17 PORIN MESTARIPIZZAT 53 MARKET SQUARE AND PEDESTRIAN STREET Länsipuisto 16 CAFE STEINER 67 Porikorttelit: Pohjoiskauppatori 1 and Yrjönkatu 79 Yrjönkatu 14 and Puuvilla shopping centre RESTAURANT AMARILLO 54 MARKET HALL 80 Gallen-Kallelankatu 7 COFFEE HOUSE 68 Yrjönkatu 12 Liisankatu 2 RESTAURANT ANDALUCIA 55 FASHION DEPARTMENT STORE RATSULA Pohjoispuisto 4 CAFÉ RESTAURANT AALLONMURTAJA 69 Antinkatu 17 81 Satamakatu 24 RESTAURANT BUCCO 56 SOKOS SATAKUNTA 82 Hallituskatu 22 PORIN PAAHTIMO AND CAFE SOLO 70 Liisankatu 2-4 Pohjoisranta 11 RESTAURANT KLUBI 57 SUKLAINEN HERKKUPUOTI 83 Eteläranta 10 PUB WINSTON 71 Yrjönkatu 5 Gallen-Kallelankatu 8 RESTAURANT MERIMESTA 58 TAITO SHOP PORI 84 Satamapolku 22 YRJÖNKATU 10 72 Itäpuisto 13 Yrjönkatu 10 RESTAURANT RAATIHUONEENKELLARI 59 Hallituskatu 9

MUSEUMS visitpori.fi/en/museums SIGHTSEEING visitpori.fi/en/sightseeing

Experience sightseeing in Pori: nature attractions, architecture and the mausoleum. Plan your visit! Take in the Ahlström Ironworks,

including Villa Mairea. The famous Jusélius mausoleum, the old Ikonen © Hannu town centre of Kivi-Pori, the national urban park, the market square, the market hall and the beautiful churches are only a few examples of the local sights.

NATIONAL URBAN PARK What would Pori be without Kirjurinluoto, Eteläranta, the old town centre of Kivi-Pori or the outdoor recreation areas of Pori Forest? They are all part of Pori’s National Urban Park, which is used for local recreation and exercise by thousands of Pori residents every day. Visit these areas and feel like a local!

© Noormarkun Ruukki © Noormarkun Mailanen © Toni CHURCHES The churches in the Pori region are culturally THE AHLSTRÖM IRONWORKS 31 JUSÉLIUS MAUSOLEUM 85 and historically significant and their architecture Laviantie 14 Maantiekatu 33 varies greatly. The oldest church is in Ahlainen, The Ahlström Ironworks in Noormarkku Jusélius Mausoleum is located at the Käppärä while the newest, a representative of the neo- is one of Finland’s largest and most magnificent Cemetery, a few kilometres from the market Gothic style, is the Keski-Pori church in the city ironworks areas. Includes a high-quality hotel square. It is one of Pori’s most popular sights. centre, on the shores of the Kokemäenjoki river. and restaurant as well as cultural tours. The mausoleum was commissioned by local in- dustrialist Fritz Arthur Jusélius for his daughter LEINEPERI IRONWORKS ALVAR AALTO ATTRACTIONS Sigrid, who died of tuberculosis, to be her final Pitkäjärventie 7, Leineperi 87 Villa Mairea in Noormarkku and Kauttuan Teras- resting place. This 1800s ironworks milieu in Ulvila, offers visi- sitalo are buildings in which everyday life merges tors a peaceful cultural environment where you with architecture, iconic design furniture, art THE OLD TOWN CENTRE AND RIVER 86 can hear the sounds of the nearby rapids while and wellness. The guided tours “Under the roofs Kivi-Pori is the “old town” of Pori, characterised visiting artisans’ workshops and exhibitions. The of Alvar Aalto” and “In Alvar Aalto’s footsteps” by numerous beautiful old stone buildings. In ironworks is open during the summer season highlight the collaboration between Ahlström the old town centre, you will find the Palace of from May to August and for special events and Aalto, which created masterpieces set Junnelius, which serves as the Town Hall of Pori, throughout the year. Group bookings are also amidst pine forests that remain relevant to this the Pori Old Town Hall completed in 1841 and its accepted all year round. day. People come from all over the world to see English-style Raatihuoneenpuisto park as well as these beautiful examples of design and art! the refined theatre building. The stone houses and public buildings in Pori’s riverside Eteläranta NEED A GUIDE? a-ahlstrom.fi/en district constitute one of the most impressive Get to know Pori on guided walking eura.fi/terassitalo old stone neighbourhoods in Finland. The area tours or reserve a tour guide for your villamairea.fi/en is located between the riverside setting of group. More information: visitpori.fi/en GO ON A GUIDED TOUR! visit.alvaraalto.fi/en Eteläranta and Valtakatu. MUSEUMS visitpori.fi/en/museums

Pori has several museums and art galleries for people who enjoy culture, history and modern art.

PORIGINAL GALLERY 89 Eteläranta 6 Pori Art Museum has had this gallery space for rotating exhibitions since 1984. Poriginal Gallery presents contemporary Finnish and Satakun- ta-based art, without forgetting the international perspective.

ROSENLEW MUSEUM 90 © Porin taidemuseo / Pori Art /Museum Pori taidemuseo © Porin museo Satakunnan Järvensivu, © Tommi Kuninkaanlahdenkatu 14 In Aittaluoto, next to a traditional industrial PORI ART MUSEUM 88 SATAKUNTA MUSEUM 4 area, the history and production of the Rosen- Eteläranta Hallituskatu 11 lew Company of Pori (1953–1987) is presented The Pori Art Museum is a museum of contem- Satakunta Museum was chosen as the Museum in temporary exhibitions that offer broad per- porary art, founded in 1981 on the initiative of of the Year 2019. The museum’s three floors spectives on both industry and technology. Maire Gullichsen, presenting the latest trends in present a journey into life in Satakunta from Finnish and international art. The Art Museum is the distant past to the present day. The basic situated in an old ware- and weigh house, com- exhibition “Signs of Life” offers a lot to explore pleted in 1860, next to the Kokemäenjoki river. and experience for the whole family.

THE ARK NATURE CENTRE 5 RENOVATION CENTRE TOIVO 6 Pohjoispuisto 7 Varvinkatu 19 The basic exhibition at The Ark Nature Centre An atmospheric courtyard near the centre of features the nature of Satakunta, while regional Pori is surrounded by century-old log houses specialities include the island of Säppi and its that are now home to the Satakunta Museum’s © Satakunnan museo mouflons as well as Finland’s large predators. Renovation Centre Toivo and the Korsman house. There is also plenty to see for bird and butterfly In the Korsman house, visitors can go back in enthusiasts. time to see what the home of an ordinary family DON’T FORGET THESE! in Pori looked like in the 1950s. LAVIA MUSEUM Find information Tampereentie 26 on current exhibitions: tapahtumat.pori.fi KAHARIN KOTISEUTUTALO Finpyyntie PERÄSIMENTIE

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VISIT PORI TOURIST INFORMATION LÄNSIPUISTO 71 6 79

P K P MUISTOKATU ATU VÄHÄRAUMA 5 RUHTINAANKATU RAUHANPUISTO 72 9 POHJOISPUISTO 4 KYNÄKSENTIE 74 75 HELMENTIE VÄHÄRAUMANTIE P 84 1 PAANAKEDONKATU HOSPITAL ISOUUSIKATU KRAFTMANINTIE 7 63 80 MAANTIEKATU P 53 ITÄPUISTO 77 OLD LIISANKATU 6 11B MURTOTIE 1 CEMETERY 73 81 48 VÄHÄUUSIKATU P 1 PHARMACY KÄPPÄRÄTIE

VANHA VAPAUDENKATU SÄVELTÄJÄNKATU POLVITIE TURUNTIE P P 67 65 14 MÄNNISTÖNTIE MIKONKATU ANNANKATU AIRPORT PORRASALHONTIE KÄPPÄRÄ 6TH, 79 OTAVANKATU 9 P 1 5TH, KÄPYLÄNKATU 1 TAITTOTIE ”KUUKKARI” 29 ETELÄPUISTO 6 LAAMANNINKATUPELTOMIEHENK. TUOMARINKATU 66 68 24 ”VIIKKARI” HAKKISENKATU 82 18 ANTINKATU 22 35 7 RAUHANPUISTO P P PARKING NEUVOSMIEHENKATU 1 JUHANA HERTTUAN KATU RAATIMIEHENKATU ITSENÄISYYDENKATU 74 57 P 5 ISOLINNANKATU 2 1 3 7 PORMESTARINTIE 0 MAAHERRANKATU VÄHÄLINNANKATU TÄHTIKATU ESIVALLANKATU 2 P 30 21

25 0 P 76 7 LOCAL PUBLIC TRANSPORT MUSA 2 21 SIRUTIE TAPIONKATU 1 IGNATIUKSENK. SIRKANKATU ÄESTÄJÄNKATU KALEVANPUISTOILKANKATU 43 36 TULOSENTIE PETÄJÄTIE SACKLENINK. P 39 30 SORSATIE SAMULINTIE P YRJÖNKATU 2 TIILITEHTAANPUISTOK. MUSA 29 22 RAJATIE 35 1 RAILWAY STATION PÄÄRNÄISTENKATU KARHUNKATU ITÄTULLINKATU20 VÄINÖNKATU MALMIKATU KOULUKATU VARVINKATU 16 FRIISINTIE KANERVANKATU RIIHIKATU P HORNINKATU NIITTÄJÄNKATU ITSENÄISYYDENKATU RATAKATU P 12 51 32 10 MAANMITTARINKATU 3 KORJUUNTIE KIELOKATU TIILINUMMI HERRALAHDENKATU KOTIKUJA POIKKIKATU SATAKUNNANKATU P TELJÄNKATU ITÄLINJAKATU E 2 KUNINKAANHAANAUKIO NTI KOILISVÄYLÄ LA KUSTAANPOLKU I KUNINKAANTIE KOIVULANTIE TOMM 83 NUMMENKATU RATALINNANKATU PUINNINTIE 38 LUVIANPUISTOKATU 27 TASAVALLANKATU 1 P KIERTOKATUOIKOKATU AHLAINEN ANTTOORA P P LUVIANPUISTOKATU RAUTATIENPUISTOKATU P 40 2 P KUNINKAANHAKA TRAVEL KUNINKAANTIE URHEILUTIE CENTRE PASTUSKERI U KAT P STO P R ULVILANTIE ESID INPUI IRJANKATU ETELÄVÄYLÄ P ENT P TELLERVONKATU RIIHIKEDONKATU VÄLIKATU KARHUHALLI UUSIKOIVISTONTIE P 272 P TIILIMÄENTIE RIIHIKETO

MAAMIEHENKATU RUOHOKATU MIELIKINKATU P SATAKUNNANKATU TAHKOLUOTO LAMPALUOTO PELLERVONKATU VANHAKOIVISTONTIE ISOMÄENTIE 269 272

TAVARATIE TIILIMÄKI KARJALANKATU KIRVESMIEHENKATU 42 P P UUSIKOIVISTO ISOMÄKI METSÄMIEHENKATU 39 41 KASVIHUONEENKATU

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KIVENHAKKAAJANKATU VAPUNTIE HIEKKAKATU AREENA REPOSAARI ETELÄSELKÄ RATAPIHANTIE SAIRAALANTIE PUUTARHAKATU 7 1 58

JAAKONTIE 2 MÄNTYLUOTO 269 OPEN-AIR KOIVISTONPUISTIKKO 19 8 SWIMMING KALLO 33 SOODEE 69 POOL 23 LENTOASEMANTIE PIHLAVANLAHTI SAHALAISTENKATU

KARHULUOTO 22 KOKEMÄENJOKI 92 KAANAA PORI FOREST JUUTILAISENTIE LENTÄJÄNTIE 25 DELTA 44 HERRAINPÄIVÄT 20 25 46 YYTERI 18 ILMAILUOPISTONTIE P 43 9 PIHLAVA 2 3 RAVINTIE

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