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Rauma (Finnish: [ˈrɑu̯mɑ]; Swedish: Raumo) is a town in Finland, located on the western coast of the country. Rauma is situated in the Satakunta region, along the Gulf of Bothnia. The population of Rauma is approximately 39,000, while the sub-region has a population of approximately 65,000. It is the 29th most populous municipality in Finland.
What better way to spend an autumn day than by taking a trip to Old Rauma! Stroll through the beautiful winding streets, shop at lovely boutiques, enjoy the cozy cafés, or stop for a meal at a local restaurant.
Rauma is the third oldest town in Finland, founded in 1442, and currently home to some 40,000 people. At the heart of the town is Old Rauma, the largest unified historical wooden town in Scandinavia which contains 600 buildings in an area of 28 hectares, and one of Finland’s 8 UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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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.
Rauma’s old town is famous for being the largest wooden old town in the Nordic countries and one of the most immaculately preserved wooden old towns in Europe. Besides Old Rauma, just outside town, there’s the burial site of Samallahdenmäki.
Mar 5, 2023 · Old Rauma is one of the UNESCO destinations in Finland. Even though the city centre is small, it is a lively and international summer area. You can have a great lunch from any of the many restaurants, enjoy coffee and not forget the cultural activities that the town has to offer around the year.
