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Porvoo's Absolute Essentials

Porvoo’s historic center features a collection of 18th-century architecture and Finnish heritage. This selection covers the 15th-century Porvoo Cathedral and the Old Town Hall, which now serves as a museum. Visitors can explore the 1760s Holm House to see period merchant interiors or browse the local confectionery at Brunberg, a chocolate maker operating since 1871. The Doll and Toy Museum houses over 1,000 items dating from the mid-19th century to the present day.

Porvoo Cathedral

Porvoo Cathedral is a cathedral of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland in Porvoo, Finland.

Porvoo Museum

Housed in the Old Town Hall built in the 1760s, this is one of Finland's oldest town halls. The museum displays regional history, local art, and artifacts from the life of Saami people.

Porvoo Museum, Holm House

An 18th-century merchant's home showcasing the lifestyle of a wealthy family in the late 1700s. The interior features period furniture and a seasonal garden.

Brunberg Myymälä

The factory shop for the chocolate company founded in 1871. It offers a wide range of truffles, licorice, and the brand's signature Alku fudges.

Porvoo Doll and Toy Museum

A magical museum that will transport you back to your childhood. The amount of toys here is overwhelming and a marvel to look at.