Olavinlinna.net
Olavinlinna Castle

Welcome to tour Olavinlinna Castle with Finnish schoolchildren!

Olavinlinna Castle was founded in 1475 to secure the eastern border of the Kingdom of Sweden-Finland. During its history the castle has experienced both Swedish and Russian rule. Nowadays it is the best preserved medieval castle in Nordic countries and therefore a popular tourist attraction. It also serves as a venue for the world famous Savonlinna Opera Festival.

Olavinlinna.net -project was carried out by Savonlinna Practise School, University of Joensuu pupils and teachers. The Finnish Cultural Foundation has kindly supported the work financially.

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