Fun facts about Kuopio
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Kuopio's coat of arms was designed in 1823 and features Kuopio Cathedral, often mistaken for City Hall.
Kuopio
Finland
Kuopio is a city in Finland and the regional capital of North Savo. It is located in the Finnish Lakeland. The population of Kuopio is approximately 127,000, while the sub-region has a population of approximately 148,000.
From the “Heraldry” section
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Photo: Cartingcarl, Snellmana, Vikelo, Tumi-1983, Tiia Monto, Kulmalukko, Ras, Ludovic Rivallain, Panoramio upload bot, Mikkoau, Paul Hänninen, Motopark · CC BY-SA 3.0
The official founding date of Kuopio is November 17, 1775, when it was established as the governmental seat of Savo-Karjala Province.
Kuopio
Finland
Kuopio is a city in Finland and the regional capital of North Savo. It is located in the Finnish Lakeland. The population of Kuopio is approximately 127,000, while the sub-region has a population of approximately 148,000.
From the “History” section
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Photo: Cartingcarl, Snellmana, Vikelo, Tumi-1983, Tiia Monto, Kulmalukko, Ras, Ludovic Rivallain, Panoramio upload bot, Mikkoau, Paul Hänninen, Motopark · CC BY-SA 3.0
Kuopio is surrounded by Lake Kallavesi, which is the tenth largest lake in Finland.
Kuopio
Finland
Kuopio is a city in Finland and the regional capital of North Savo. It is located in the Finnish Lakeland. The population of Kuopio is approximately 127,000, while the sub-region has a population of approximately 148,000.
From the “Geography” section
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Photo: Cartingcarl, Snellmana, Vikelo, Tumi-1983, Tiia Monto, Kulmalukko, Ras, Ludovic Rivallain, Panoramio upload bot, Mikkoau, Paul Hänninen, Motopark · CC BY-SA 3.0
Kuopio has a unique street network where every other street is reserved for pedestrians and cyclists, a feature dating back to 1776.
Kuopio
Finland
Kuopio is a city in Finland and the regional capital of North Savo. It is located in the Finnish Lakeland. The population of Kuopio is approximately 127,000, while the sub-region has a population of approximately 148,000.
From the “Transport” section
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Photo: Cartingcarl, Snellmana, Vikelo, Tumi-1983, Tiia Monto, Kulmalukko, Ras, Ludovic Rivallain, Panoramio upload bot, Mikkoau, Paul Hänninen, Motopark · CC BY-SA 3.0
Kuopio is known for its association with Finnish fish pastry (Kalakukko) and the dialect of Savo.
Kuopio
Finland
Kuopio is a city in Finland and the regional capital of North Savo. It is located in the Finnish Lakeland. The population of Kuopio is approximately 127,000, while the sub-region has a population of approximately 148,000.
From the “Culture” section
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Photo: Cartingcarl, Snellmana, Vikelo, Tumi-1983, Tiia Monto, Kulmalukko, Ras, Ludovic Rivallain, Panoramio upload bot, Mikkoau, Paul Hänninen, Motopark · CC BY-SA 3.0