Sights in Hamina
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Town Hall
Restored 19th-century wooden buildings grace the eight radial streets of Hamina's octagonal town plan. From its centre - Hamina has a more literal centre than most towns, dominated by the 18th-century Town Hall - most sights are a short walk away.
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Town Museum
Housed in Hamina’s oldest building, the recently refurbished Town Museum is the museum of local history. King Gustav III of Sweden and Catherine II (the Great) of Russia held negotiations here in 1783.
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Orthodox Church of Saints Peter & Paul
A highlight of Old Hamina includes the 1837 Orthodox Church of Saints Peter & Paul, thought to have been created by architect Louis Visconti, who designed Napoleon's tomb in France.
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Hamina Fortress
Northwest of Old Hamina are remnants of the 18th-century Hamina Fortress, including 3km of crumbling stone walls, and the star-shaped bastions, but there really isn't much left to see.
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Shopkeeper’s Museum
If you’re in the museum mood, the Shopkeeper’s Museum is a former merchant’s store and residence, with staff dressing the part and serving customers.
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M/S Merikarhu
A short walk southwest of the centre at Tervasaari harbour is the 1943 icebreaker and tug M/S Merikarhu (southwest of Tervasaari harbour).
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Hamina Church
A highlight of Old Hamina includes the neoclassical Hamina Church (Old Hamina), built in 1843 and designed by CL Engel.
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Samovar Museum
The Samovar Museum is a wonderful look at Russia’s much-loved teapot.
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