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Old Rauma

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Old Rauma by Nan
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Old Rauma is an outstanding example of traditional Nordic wooden town architecture.

The irregular town plan dates from the Middle Ages, while the commercial and residential buildings are from the 18th and 19th centuries. Rauma developed as a port city, although the coastline is now some 1.5km away due to land uplift. Landmarks at the Market Square include the medieval church and former Town Hall.

Community Perspective: Delightful town to visit, touristy but not too much. There are several homes that have been converted into museums and many lace shops.

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Official Information
Full Name
Old Rauma (ID: 582)
Country
Finland
Status
Inscribed 1991 Site history
History of Old Rauma
1991: Inscribed
Inscribed
Type
Cultural
Criteria
  • iv
  • v
Links
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  • Urban landscape: Post-medieval European
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Religion and Belief
  • Franciscan Order
    "The city is built around a Franciscan monastery; its church still exists" (AB evaluation)
Human Activity
Constructions
  • Falun Red
    Although it is not a primary color in the old town, it is widely used in the buildings. Watch the Schätze der Welt video of Rauma (from about 12 min) where they cook punamulta / Falun Red in traditional way for Old Rauma buildings.

    See www.swr.de

Timeline
  • Built in the 18th century
    Old city was destroyed by fire in the late 17th century. The current city was built in the 18th, including its major monument City Hall
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