Side Trips from Helsinki: Places to Explore
Porvoo
Porvoo is a living record of the past, with its old stone streets and painted wooden houses lining the riverbank. Artisan boutiques around the old Town Hall Square invite exploration. Take a stroll into the Old Quarter to see the multicolor wooden houses.
Porvoo at a Glance
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