The cozy Finnish town of Joensuu was founded by none other than the Russian Emperor Nicholas I in 1848, at the mouth of the Pielisjoki River . Very quickly the city took a significant place in the country's trade and industry . In the 19th century numerous sawmills flourished here, it added plywood and plastic production, sawmill enterprises, and in many cities of Finland, information technology enterprises . In 1969 the university was founded in the city, which gave a new impetus to the development of not only Joensuu, but the whole region . B All eight faculties where about 8000 students study, conduct active research activities and participate in international projects .
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How to get
Direct bus service Joensuu is connected with Helsinki, Savonlinna, Kuolio and other major Finnish cities. The railway communication is well established, and thanks to the launch of the high-speed train, the distance from Helsinki to Joensuu is now overcome in 4 hours and 30 minutes. The airport is 11 km from the city and is serviced by Finnair, which operates 3 to 6 flights to Helsinki.
This city is also convenient for those who, living in the northwestern region of the Russian Federation, like to spend their days off in Finland. For example, the road by car from St. Petersburg will take about five and a half hours, if you move along the A129 (about 400 km). If you are coming from Russia, after Nuyamaa in Lappeenranta, you turn to route 6, which will lead to Joensuu. There is also a direct bus from St. Petersburg (from the bus station) once a week.
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Shopping and shops Joensuu
As you know, the residents of northwestern Russia not only often spend their days of rest in Finland, but also go here for shopping. Shopping centers of Imatra and Lapeharanta have long been chosen by residents of St. Petersburg, and more recently, buyers-Russians meet in large shopping centers of Finnish cities, more distant from the borders with Russia. Joensuu also belongs to such cities
The largest shopping center of this city "Iso Muyu" offers its customers a wide range of products, household chemicals, household goods, clothes, footwear and accessories at affordable prices. It would be strange to come here for luxury goods, but the good things that Scandinavian designers produce and produce the food industry in Finland are represented in this store very widely.
Fans of cooking at home also pay attention to spice kits for cooking fish, hoping to realize in their life in the kitchen some very favorite recipe . It usually turns out very tasty, but ... Apparently, the air of Finland contains some mysterious ingredients, thanks to which dishes and fish cooked in this country have a special taste and aroma . It should be noted that when buying fish delicacies, gourmets should not overlook the customs rules: fish and meat products should be in a vacuum packaging, their weight is not It is necessary to exceed 5 kg, and the total weight of the exported goods should not be more than 50 kg (only it seems that this is a lot ...) . In most cases, Finnish customs officers are loyal to lovers of eating Finnish fish, but there is every .
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Entertainment, excursions and attractions Joensuu
Being on the northern shore of Lake Pühaselkä, surrounded by dense forests, the city is hardly of interest for fans of urban tourism, and even more so for fans of antiquities . There are few places of interest here . First of all, it is worth visiting the city Evangelical Lutheran church . In 2002 she underwent major repairs, then she appeared before the residents of the city and tourists in an updated, more luminous appearance . The church was built by the architect Josef Stenbeck in the Gothic style, opened for inspection from 5 . 6 to 28 . 8 every day from 11 until 19 hours, during the rest of the year - from Monday to Thursday from 16 to 18 hours, and after Sunday services - until 13 hours .
No less interesting is the church of St. Nicholas, which was built in 1887. The iconostasis for this church was made and painted in the Alexander Nevsky Lavra of St. Petersburg. Divine services are held here at 6 pm on Saturdays and at 10 o'clock on Sundays. You can view the church from 14.6 to 13.8 from Monday to Friday from 10 to 16 hours. There is an icon shop in the church.
The church of St. John the Theologian operates at the seminary. The traditions of Byzantine church architecture were followed by the creators of this church. It is interesting that here all interested persons are allowed to attend the services included in the training program in the seminary. They pass from 7.20 to 8.20 and from 17.00 to 17.30 every day
The guests of the city like to visit Botania Botanical University Botanical Garden. It functions all year round, its greenhouses contain more than 700 species of exotic plants and many tropical butterflies that give a special coloring (in a literal and figurative sense) to visiting this garden. Working hours: from 1.4 to 31.8: Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 10.00 to 17.00, Saturday and Sunday from 11.00 to 16.00, on Tuesdays the garden is closed; from 1.9 to 31.3 on weekdays the garden closes an hour earlier.
Vesikko Water Sports Complex includes an arena for competitions in water sports, children's attractions, a pool with artificial waves, a water slide, massage rooms, saunas, a gym and a cafeteria.
In summer, between the city center and the port, you can take a walk on the excursion road train, which takes passengers past all the interesting places of the city. This motor train can also be ordered for corporate events and weddings
Joensuu offers a lot of opportunities for lovers of relaxing holidays in a comfortable urban environment . The river that divides the city into two parts, the proximity to the beautiful lake give an opportunity to enjoy the pleasant views . The city is well-known as the "forest capital" of Finland, for the tourists the neighborhood of the city is attractive by various walks, foot, bicycle, automobile . From entertainment: Expensive restaurants of European cuisine in Atri "And" Sokos Kimmel ", disco at the Sokos Kimmel Hotel (Fri / Sat) and the pub in the Atrium . To the north of the city there is a popular ski resort and the Kolya National Park, but there is no public transportation there, car rent . Photo Joensuu (9)