Fun facts about Pori
5 facts - tap any card to flip it and learn more.
The Finnish name Pori comes from the -borg part of the original Swedish name Björneborg, meaning Bear Fortress.
Pori
Finland
Pori is a city in Finland and the regional capital of Satakunta. It is located on the west coast of the country, on the Gulf of Bothnia. The population of Pori is approximately 83,000, while the sub-region has a population of approximately 128,000.
From the “Name” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: Marjastaja, kallerna, Joe K., J Hokkanen · CC BY-SA 3.0
Pori has burned down and been rebuilt nine times, with the last major fire occurring in 1852.
Pori
Finland
Pori is a city in Finland and the regional capital of Satakunta. It is located on the west coast of the country, on the Gulf of Bothnia. The population of Pori is approximately 83,000, while the sub-region has a population of approximately 128,000.
From the “History” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: Marjastaja, kallerna, Joe K., J Hokkanen · CC BY-SA 3.0
Yyteri Beach, located 17 kilometers from the city center, is one of the largest beaches in the Baltic Sea.
Pori
Finland
Pori is a city in Finland and the regional capital of Satakunta. It is located on the west coast of the country, on the Gulf of Bothnia. The population of Pori is approximately 83,000, while the sub-region has a population of approximately 128,000.
From the “Points of interest” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: Marjastaja, kallerna, Joe K., J Hokkanen · CC BY-SA 3.0
Pori is known as one of the birthplaces of Finnish rock music, giving rise to the concept of 'Porirock.'
Pori
Finland
Pori is a city in Finland and the regional capital of Satakunta. It is located on the west coast of the country, on the Gulf of Bothnia. The population of Pori is approximately 83,000, while the sub-region has a population of approximately 128,000.
From the “Culture” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: Marjastaja, kallerna, Joe K., J Hokkanen · CC BY-SA 3.0
The Juselius Mausoleum in Pori is the only mausoleum in Finland, decorated with frescoes by Akseli Gallen-Kallela.
Pori
Finland
Pori is a city in Finland and the regional capital of Satakunta. It is located on the west coast of the country, on the Gulf of Bothnia. The population of Pori is approximately 83,000, while the sub-region has a population of approximately 128,000.
From the “Points of interest” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: Marjastaja, kallerna, Joe K., J Hokkanen · CC BY-SA 3.0