KajaaniSights

Other sights in Kajaani

  1. A

    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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  2. B

    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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  3. C

    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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