For our compatriots, Finland, as a tourist destination, is in demand, so it is not superfluous to get acquainted with the sights of Lappeenranta - the fifteenth largest city in the country. For Russians who live near the Finnish border, the journey to Lappeenranta will take no more than an hour. This city is located on the shores of the picturesque Lake Saim. Every tourist will certainly find what to see in Lappeenranta, because here the western and eastern cultures are organically intertwined.
A bit of history
On the territory of a modern city, founded in 1649, the first settlers appeared long ago. The reason for this was the fish, which was abundant in Saimaa. Today this lake is an excellent place for surfing.
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The breakthrough in the history of the city's development was tar, that is, its sale. The great demand for this product led to the fact that Queen of Sweden Christina awarded Lappeenranta status of the city. For a long time the city was the subject of a dispute between Sweden and Russia, but already in the XIX century it turned into a tourist center.
Modern city
Today the center of Lappeenranta is the port, and on the peninsula, washed by Saim, there is the equally famous fortress of Lappeenranta, where numerous museums work. The most visited museums of Lappeenranta are the Volkhoff house museum, the Laura gallery, the Saimaa Canal Museum and the Aviation Museum of Karelia. The fortress also houses the most ancient city buildings. This fortress in the city was built in 1722 after the Nystadt truce.
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Lappeenranta - a great place for entertainment and recreation in nature, and a walk on a rented boat on the lake you will remember forever. In summer, you can go water skiing on Saimaa, and in winter the lake turns into a huge ice rink with various levels of difficulty. It is worth noting that the sports infrastructure in Lappeenranta is extremely developed, given the size of the city. The abundance and diversity of outdoor activities can be envied even by the Alpine resorts. In Lappeenranta there is also an aquapark (Spa Imatran Kulpylä), a zoo, numerous swimming pools, well-groomed beaches, football fields, sports centers and gyms.
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And what an enthusiasm for travelers causes a sand castle in Lappeenranta! Every year, early in the spring, masters come to the city, who plan a whole sand city. Sculptures made of sand due to the coating of special glue stand here until the beginning of autumn, pleasing the visitors. For toddlers who want to practice in this art, a large sandbox is allocated.
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Religious buildings
In this Finnish city there are many temples, many of which are active. Thus, almost simultaneously with the advent of Lappeenranta, the construction of the church began here. It was supposed to be Orthodox, but in 1924 it became the property of the Lutheran community. But the most ancient church is the Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin, operating in Lappeenranta since 1740. Special attention deserves a sacred place - the military cemetery Sankarihaautausmaa in Lappeenranta, where the townspeople come very often to honor the memory of the dead soldiers.
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As you can see, in order to make a fascinating and cognitive journey, it is not necessary to go thousands of kilometers. The amazing Finnish town of Lappeenranta is a vivid proof of this. Unlike many settlements, you can come here all year round. Again and again Lappeenranta will surprise visitors with amazing sights!
All that is necessary for visiting Lappeenranta is a passport and a visa to Finland .