Founded in 1442 in the western region of Satakunta, Rauma is the third oldest city in Finland. It owes its popularity to its picturesque dialect, long tradition in lace-making and the magnificent, well-preserved wooden buildings of Old Rauma.
Old Rauma, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest wooden city in the Nordic countries. On its 70 acres there are about 600 buildings still inhabited by 700 residents. Strolling through Old Rauma is a bit like entering a fairytale: colourful wooden houses, ornamental gates, cobbled streets and beautiful public buildings will take you on a plunge into the distant past.
