Old Rauma

Brief Description

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.

Finland

Region of Satakunta, Province of Western Finland (formerly Province of Turku-Pori)

N61 7 41.016 E21 30 42.012

Date of Inscription: 1991

Minor modification inscribed year: 2009

Criteria: (iv)(v)

Property : 29 ha

Buffer zone: 142 ha

Ref: 582bis
Source:  http://whc.unesco.org