Savonlinna

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Savonlinna is located in the heart of the Saimaa Lakeland, which is why it is also known as the "Capital of Saimaa".[3] Together with Mikkeli, they are the two largest towns in the South Savo region and both are centres of the region's hospital districts. Savonlinna enclaves the municipality of Enonkoski.

Savonlinna is internationally known for its medieval St. Olaf's Castle and the annual Savonlinna Opera Festival.[4]

History

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Illustration in Finland framstäldt i teckningar edited by Zacharias Topelius and published 1845–1852.

The city was founded in 1639, based on Olavinlinna castle (St. Olaf's Castle). The castle was founded by Erik Axelsson Tott in 1475 in an effort to protect Savo and to control the unstable border between the Kingdom of Sweden and its Russian adversary.[5][6] During the Russo-Swedish War (1741–1743), the castle was captured by Field-Marshal Peter Lacy. It was held by Russia between 1743 and 1812, when it was granted back to Finland as a part of "Old Finland".

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Attractions

The most notable attraction in Savonlinna is the Olavinlinna castle, a 15th-century castle built on an island. Near the castle is also the Savonlinna regional museum. Some other attractions include the forest museum Lusto in the village of Punkaharju, and the Kerimäki Church in the neighboring village of Kerimäki, which is the largest wooden church in the world.

Savonlinna hosts the famous annual Savonlinna Opera Festival, which was held first time in 1912.[7] The operas are performed on a stage built inside the Olavinlinna castle. The city has also hosted the Mobile Phone Throwing World Championships since 2000.

Climate

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Demographics

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Sports

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The top-tier volleyball team Saimaa Volley plays some of its home matches in Savonlinna. The football team Savonlinnan Työväen Palloseura (STPS), is playing in Kolmonen, the fourth tier.

Transport

Savonlinna Airport

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Education

South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences has a campus in Savonlinna, teaching healthcare as well as process technologies. Research and development facilities include laboratories for wood processing and electronics.[8] University of Eastern Finland had a campus in Savonlinna, primarily for teacher education. The campus was shut down in 2018.[9]

There are two high schools in Savonlinna. One of these high schools is specialized in art subjects, which when it started its operation in 1967 was the first specialized high school in Finland as well as in all of the Nordic countries.[10]

International relations

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Twin towns — Sister cities

Savonlinna is twinned with:[11]

In addition, there is non-governmental cooperation with the following cities:[11]

Notable people

See also

References

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