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Discovering Eastern parts Of Finland

Thursday, August 3, 2017

matkailu ita-suomi

This year I skipped the yearly Housing Fair, which was this time organized in an eastern town called Mikkeli, even though I was spending some time in that part of Finland in July. I'm not so familiar with eastern Finland so it was so wonderful to have a chance to visit there and drive around to see new places.

Here are some pics from the local sights - amazing wooden church of Kerimäki and amusing sculpture park in Parikkala. As we are in the Lake Country, I just had to add a couple photos with a lake view.


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(FI) Tänä vuonna jäi asuntomessut Mikkelissä väliin vaikka siellä suunnalla kesällä olikin. Itä-Suomi ei ole kovin tottua aluetta itselleni, joten oli todella kiva pistäytyä siellä heinäkuussa ja kierrellä paikkoja.

Tässä kuvia parista paikallisesta nähtävyydestä eli upeasta Kerimäen puukirkosta ja hauskasta Parikkalan patsaspuistosta. Järvisuomessa kun ollaan niin pitihän muutama järvikuva saada myös mukaan.


wooden church

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The church of Kerimäki is the world's largest Christian wooden church and the most spacious interior in Finland. The church can accommodate even 5 000 people - seating capacity for over 3 000 persons. The constructuon work was completed in 1847.


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(FI) Kerimäen kirkko on maailman suurin puukirkko ja Suomen suurin kirkkotila. Kirkkoon mahtuu jopa 5.000 ihmistä, istumapaikkoja on yli 3.000. Kirkon rakennustyöt valmistuivat vuonna 1847.



parikkala

parikkalan patsaspuisto

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statue park finland

There're around 560 concrete statues design by Veijo Rönkkönen (1942-2010) in the Parikkala Statue Park. The statues are in the nature in the middle of flowers. The atmosphere there is very unique and almost creepy. 255 concrete yogis in practise are a pretty impressive sight.


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(FI) Parikkalan Patsaspuistossa on noin 560 Veijo Rönkkösen (1942-2010) taiteilemaa betonifiguuria. Patsaat ovat luonnon keskellä kukkien seassa. Tunnelma puistossa on ainutlaatuinen ja osittain jopa pelottava. 255 betonijoogaajaa on aika vaikuttava näky.






34 comments:

  1. This looks beautiful, I've never really considered traveling to Finland but it sounds really interesting.

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    1. I think Finland is not the frst destination on people's bucket list :D but anyway there're a lot to see, especially the nature.

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  2. Looks so beautiful. We have been to Copenhagen and talked about going to Finland. We are not far away so we hope to visit soon.

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    1. Sounds great! If you a chance just come and see Finland!

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  3. I always love travelling and whenever i come across the travel blogs i just get so into it that I find myself there, haha! And Finland.. I am coming

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    1. i know that feeling1 Happens to me as well :D

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  4. I haven't been to Finland, but I wish to visit it someday. That sculpture park and that wooden church are now on my list, thanks to you! :)

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    1. Hope you will find some time to come and visit Finland soon in the near future :)

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  5. Parikkala Statue Park looks very interesting and it reminds me of a similar statue park in Oslo. I guess it's something Scandinavian. The East part of Finland looks really beautiful though. I love how connected to the nature it is.

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    1. In fact it's very connected to the nature, perhaps because there are so much space in Finland.

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  6. I've never been to Finland but it sounds like a really interesting place x

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    1. I think it's worth to visit at least once ;)

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  7. I have never been to Finland before but it looks and sounds incredibly beautiful. A place I would like to visit and explore.

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    1. It's not a small country and there are lots to explore.

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  8. I've heard lot of things about Finland from my friends, i would definitely like to explore Finland, your photos are great.

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    1. Thank you for liking my pics :) So you already knew something about Finland.

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  9. Im so happy I read your post as Finland is my next trip! That sculpture park is amazing!

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    1. Wow, really??? If you need any other tips just ask me! You are warmly welcome to Finland!

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  10. Interesting. The statue ark stunned me all through, such a creative work and a must visit place it seems to be. FInland seems to be beautiful.

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    1. It is beautiful in its own way with lakes & forest.

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  11. I have never been to Finland, but it looks so serene and peaceful. I would love to go there someday!

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    1. Hope you wll have a chance to visit Finland soon. It really is peaceful, so much nature and fresh air.

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  12. Finland looks beautiful and full of nature. I would like to visit Finlnd and explore it. Wooden Church looks splendid.

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    1. That church is quite special. And yes, there's lot of wild nature everywhere.

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  13. Lovely clicks! Finland is beautiful and I've planned to visit this beauty early next year.

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    1. Thanks! Really? Great to hear that you have plan to visit Finland next year, I'm happy!

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  14. All the pictures are beautiful... Finland looks so beautiful with all the lakes and churches...thanks for sharing the post

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    1. You are welcome and thank you for your kind words:)

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  15. My husband and I have never traveled to Finland. If we're ever lucky enough to go, I know we'd love the church of Kerimäki (for her) and Parikkala Statue Park (for him). Those yoga statues are very cool! x

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    1. Finland is very peaceful country with lot of nature - forest, lakes, sea shore, fields... I'm sure you wuld enjoy it.

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  16. It does look like a very beautiful place. I love the church although I can agree that the statues amidst the flora and fauna are a bit creepy.

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    1. This statue park is a bit creepy indeed, but otherwise it's very calming out there.

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  17. I've never been to Finland but it looks and sounds such a beautiful part of the world. The statue parks looks like a great day out.

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    1. Finland is worth visiting! The stattue park is not that huge that you could spend there a whole day, but an hour or two :)

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