Sights in Kajaani
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Tar-Boat Canal
At the Ämmäkoski waterfall, near the castle ruins, is a Tar-Boat Canal (Ämmäkoski waterfall), a channel built in 1846 to enable the boats laden with tar barrels to pass the rapids. There's a small museum in the old lock-keeper's cottage, and tar boat shows on Saturdays in July.
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Kajaani Castle
On an island in the middle of the Kajaaninjoki near the town centre is what's left of Kajaani Castle, built in the 17th century and thoroughly damaged by war, time and some more recent mischief. There's not much to see, admission is free and it's easily viewed from the bridge.
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Kainuun Museo
Kainuun Museo was revamping its permanent collection at last visit. It puts on temporary exhibitions upstairs, and downstairs has information on the tar industry, the Kalevala and its author, Elias Lönnrot, and other local history.
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Kainuu Museum
Kainuu Museum, near the train station, is a good place to get acquainted with local history, including the Kalevala and its author, Elias Lönnrot. There is little information in English.
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Kajaani Church
In town, the beautiful wooden Church from 1896 is a rare example of neo-Gothic architecture. It's typically Karelian, with lots of ornate wooden trim and a delicate, slender, Italianate belltower.
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Kajaanin Taidemuseo
Behind the old town hall is the former police station, which now serves as the Kajaanin Taidemuseo. It hosts changing exhibitions of mostly contemporary art from the region.
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Church
The beautiful wooden church from 1896 is a fine example of Finnish neo-Gothic. It’s typically Karelian, with lots of ornate wooden trim and a delicate, slender, bell tower.
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Town Hall
Facing the small raatihuoneentori (town square) is the old Town Hall (town square), designed by German architect CL Engel.
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