Location: Pori
Top Things to do in Pori
The 10 Best Things to Do in Pori, Finland
Pori (Finnish pronunciation: [ˈpori]; Swedish: Björneborg; Latin: Arctopolis) is a city and municipality on the west coast of Finland. The city is located some 10 kilometres (6 mi) from the Gulf of Bothnia, on the estuary of the Kokemäenjoki river. Pori was established in 1558 by Duke John who became later John III of Sweden.
Restaurants in Pori
1. Yyteri Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 168 reviews
2. Juselius Mausoleum
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5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By finnscouser - Finland
Mausoleum with an interesting story - nothing political this time. Great frescoes painted and repainted by one of Finland's greatest artists. In the middle of Käppärä cemetary.
3. Central Pori Church (Keski-Porin kirkko)
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4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By Geoffrey I - Colchester, United Kingdom
This church makes an excellent starting point for a walk round Pori. The interior is very interesting. Outside there's memorial park dedicated to Finnish soldiers who fought in the war against Russia.
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4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By RANDOM2012 - Finland
This is a nice place for a picnic or just for a walk.
Also festival area (Pori Jazz, Porispere, etc)
There is a little beach for swimming, but I don't recommend to swim in Kokemäenjoki, it is quite polluted.
In the park there is also little lakes and river where you can feed birds. Some other animals are brought there beginning of summer (like goats, chickens and exotic birds).
You can also enjoy the view: Other side the river is beautiful Eteläranta area.
5. Rosenlew Museum
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4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By Schadla-Hall T - London, United Kingdom
If you go to Pori, then go to this fascinating museum- apart from the fact that it is an excellent conversion of a 19th Century warehoudse into a 21st century museum display - it also encapsulates the development of the city of Pori through the rise of industrial entrepreneurship by the Rosenlew family- and you will not be bored- simply because the collections of material are so fgood- from paper to cardboard - from threshers to fridges- and plenty of detail in well laid out displays...and also shows what happened to Finnish industry as globalisation takes hold at the end of 20th century!
6. Kauppakeskus Puuvilla
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4 based on 28 reviews
7. Pori Art Museum
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4.5 based on 15 reviews
Pori Art Museum has been famous for its modern and contemporary art Exhibitions for over three decades. The basic collection belonging to the Maire Gullichsen Art Foundation contains mainly Finnish art from the beginning of the 20th century to the present day. The museum shows only temporary Exhibitions focusing on the new phenomena of the visual arts.
Reviewed By Sarah C - Glasgow, United Kingdom
I visited the temporary Exhibitions whilst in Pori - Daniel & Geo Fuchs. The first exhibition was called Toy Giants and consisted of giant photos of toys - I wrote in my diary at the time that it was a bit disturbing but oddly compelling at the same time. The second one was about the Stasi - photographs of now derelict Stasi buildings with furniture, pictures etc. still intact. Very interesting. Also a small installation about war.
8. Pori Jazz
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4 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By TittaV - Helsinki, Finland
Pori is a relatively small city but they have had a suprisingly good idea to organize a really vivid Jazz-festival for few decades now.
Theres good food, lots to drink, music in every corner (all genres, not just jazz!!) and people all over the world.
Book a hotel few months before!
9. Rakennuskulttuuritalo Toivo Ja Korsmanin Talo
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4 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By MC0777 - Oulu, Finland
The Renovation Centre Toivo and Korsman House are situated in the V quarter near the centre of Pori. The Toivo house serves as the historical building restoration centre of Satakunta Museum. Korsman House has been renovated and furnished in the spirit of a typical Pori family home in 1951.
The time I visited they had a special program three people talking about living in the old wooden buildings.
The yard area encompasses four timber houses and an outbuilding with spaces for Exhibitions, teaching and workshops. I was listening these speeches and visiting Korsman House. It was interesting to see how people has lived during the 1950’s.
This is the place to visit also if you live in the old wooden house. The staff is giving hints and information and they are selling materials for restoration.
10. Herrainpaivat Beach
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4.5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By Isolohi - Pori, Finland
The Beach is reserved for animals, mainly dogs and horses etc but also we humans are allowed.
On a sunny day it is a real treat to go with your pet and share a swim or have a ride if your horse goes to sea. The Finnish sea water is very low salt so you don't need a shower afterwards. Nearby is a golf course with a restaurant if you get hungry.
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