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The City of Ulvila

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Ulvila is one of Finland's six medieval cities and Finland’s second oldest city after Turku. The city rights to Ulvila were granted by King Albrekt of Mecklenburg on February 7, 1365. In the Middle Ages, Ulvila was the northernmost city of the Swedish Empire and important for the trade of the Gulf of Bothnia.

Ulvila is located in the province of Satakunta along the Kokemäenjoki River. The city center is formed by two neighborhoods, Friitala and Vanhakylä, which are located on the north and south sides of the river. Today’s Ulvila is known for numerous companies manufacturing industrial automation and logistic systems.

In Ulvila, you can enjoy both the past and the present. Historical sights, culture, hiking trails and various nature activities are offered to visitors. The St. Olaf’s Church is considered one of the best-preserved medieval fieldstone churches in Finland, and it is the only remaining structure from the medieval town of Ulvila.

Along with the medieval church, the Leineperi Ironworks is one of the must-see attractions in Ulvila. The ironworks was founded in 1771, and it presents a living example of the first stages of the industrialization in Finland. The Leineperi Ironworks is one of the best-preserved ironworks in Finland. Its vast building stock is nearly complete, including one of the three remaining blast furnaces in Finland. Today, the workers’ old cottages serve as workshops of the craftspeople and artists. The old workers’ bakery from the 1850s serving as a café and a flour mill are also worth a visit.

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