Porvoo Museum/Holm House
Porvoo Museum/Holm House
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John_in_Leicester
Leicester, UK158 contributions
Sept 2016 • Solo
I quite enjoyed Holm House with the beautiful Rococo-period furnishings. The Old Town Museum, maybe not quite so interesting. But as you can get into both museums for a single fee (8 € at time of writing), and they're within 30 seconds of each other, you might as well see them both. Lovely and helpful staff.
Written 10 October 2016
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FINLANDAKIS
Porvoo Finland315 contributions
Dec 2013 • Solo
Linnanmäki ( in english Castle Hill ) is a very intresting place close to the river and to the Old Town. In old days there was a castle of wood built of army forces from Denmark. There is still very large sand walls which were build around the castle. The castle was in the centre of the hill and the sand walls was in 2 circles around the castle. When you go up to the centre of the hill you will go over 2 bridges. From this place you have a very fine view out to the Old Town and to the river. This tourist atttraction is very popular and many thousands of people vist this place every year. Is you travel to Porvoo go to this place I am sure that you will like it.
Written 17 January 2014
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craigluscar
Dunfermline, UK13,177 contributions
June 2017 • Couples
Two absolute gems within 20 yards of each other we were very taken with the pleasant staff in both buildings with rooms set out as in days gone by and some very interesting antiques Children will love the lion wielding a sword on the ground floor of the Holm house.There are toilets available in the basement
Written 29 June 2017
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cgbradbeer
Melbourne, Australia67 contributions
May 2016 • Couples
We only had a few hours in Porvoo and so were very grateful that the staff at this very informative museum and at HolmmHouse were so helpful.
Written 4 May 2016
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LostInTime
Pittsburgh, PA23,728 contributions
June 2023 • Business
This is a nice old house in a nice old town. It’s not groundbreaking or anything but it’s nice to see something that has lasted from another era.
Written 15 June 2023
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katrina
Melbourne, Australia113 contributions
Apr 2023 • Solo
Interesting visit today to this pair of museums. The Holm house is where you buy your ticket for both. Originally a wealthy merchant’s house. Lovely furniture and family items to look at.
The old town hall has an eclectic mix of items including children’s toys , historical items from when Russia ruled Finland ,.Also has a time line from the ice age , through the Middle Ages . Nice to see a locally born famous female artist featured as well. The guides were super helpful going above and beyond to answer my questions.
Definitely worth seeing
The old town hall has an eclectic mix of items including children’s toys , historical items from when Russia ruled Finland ,.Also has a time line from the ice age , through the Middle Ages . Nice to see a locally born famous female artist featured as well. The guides were super helpful going above and beyond to answer my questions.
Definitely worth seeing
Written 22 April 2023
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OliwaVasicek
London, UK599 contributions
June 2020
I'd recommend this pair of museums for anyone visiting Porvoo - they aren't spectacular by any means, but do give you insight into the history of this town, and are worth the quick 30-60mins it takes to get through them.
Written 30 June 2020
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Bob B
Cumbria, UK133 contributions
Nov 2019 • Couples
Your ticket covers both buildings belonging to the museum, make sure you see them both. The museum in the town hall is a little odd, and doesn't actually have a huge amount to see.
The house across the square is interesting, not a museum as such, just a period house with period interior. Worth looking at, but you won't spend long here. I found the staff in the house to be very friendly and helpful, they were really happy to explain things which was very good.
Not a lot in either for kids, so I would give it a miss if you have little ones.
The house across the square is interesting, not a museum as such, just a period house with period interior. Worth looking at, but you won't spend long here. I found the staff in the house to be very friendly and helpful, they were really happy to explain things which was very good.
Not a lot in either for kids, so I would give it a miss if you have little ones.
Written 6 November 2019
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niinan2
Nurmijarvi, Finland1,706 contributions
July 2019 • Friends
The Holm House museum is a nice place to have a glimpse to the past. The rooms are nice and there are some interesting pieces in them. It's not a large museum but it's still a nice one.
Written 16 July 2019
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Praveena K
5 contributions
May 2018 • Solo
Porvoo cathedral is a good place to see which is in Porvoo city. There are many place can also be visited in Porvoo.
Written 14 February 2019
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