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Top 10 Ancient Ruins in Finland, Finland
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1. The Church of St. Michael
2. Raseborg Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By Tufftey - Helsinki, Finland
We visited Raseborg Castle today, after reading some of the comments here that there is not much information at the site,we decided first to get as much history as we could from the Internet. We found a visual guided tour which we could see from our telephone in English, if the need should arise. In the end we joined the proper Guided tour in Finnish and our Guide was brilliant, humorous and full of information and stories, the tour took an hour. He really brought the castle to life. When inside the castle, please be careful as it is a ruin and with steps dating back hundreds of years, it can be difficult to walk. Some of the rooms have been fitted with wooden floors to give some idea of what they looked like inside. After the tour we walked about 500 metres, through a field where sheep are kept, remembering of course to close the gate, to the house museum. It was built in the 1700's and I believe brought from the archipelago to its present site. It's a bit of a walk but well worth it. The house consists of four rooms, a dining room, a kitchen with a lot of utensils, a smaller single bedroom and a study or living room. The young lady looking after the house was very friendly and helpful. Back at the castle there is also a large picnic area I nice little cafe and a gift shop. Well worth a visit.
3. Taatsin seita
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Drive to Pokka village from Sirkka (Levi) via Kongas to road 955 to Inari. At Pokka village, road to the left (Taatsintie).
4. Levaluhta - Iron Age Water burial site
5. Kuusisto Bishop's Castle
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By lmsk2014 - Helsinki, Finland
The medieval Kuusisto bishop's castle (Kuusiston piispanlinna) is a fairly large ruin and an important part of Finnish history. It is situated on a beautiful spot by the sea. In the summer season there is a small cafe, from where you can also request small tours and further information. You can also bring a packed lunch and things to barbeque over open fire; there's a place for that by the water. Close to the castle ruin is also the Kuusisto manor, similarly historically important. In the summer season you can also visit the manor; there is a small cafe and a pretty good art exhibition there, too. You can also walk the short nature trails by the castle, manor and the surrounding forrests. PRO TIP: take a bike trip here! A charming winding road.
