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	Old Rauma - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Old Rauma (Vanha Rauma in Finnish) is the wooden city centre of the town of Rauma, Finland.
		Other sights include the rare stone buildings of the Old Rauma: the Church of the Holy Cross, an old Franciscan monastery church from the 15th century with medieval paintings and the old town hall from 1776.
		Another church in Rauma, the Church of the Holy Trinity, also from the 15th century, burned in the fire of 1640.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Old_Rauma (269 words)

	Rauma, Finland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Granted town privileges on May 17th 1442 (then under the rule of Sweden), Rauma is known of its high quality lace (since the 18th century), Rauma and of the old wooden architecture of its centre (Old Rauma, Vanha Rauma), which is a Unesco world heritage site.
		Rauma is also the fifth largest port in Finland with almost six million tonnes of shipping per year.
		Rauma and the surrounding municipality of Rauman maalaiskunta ("rural municipality of Rauma") were merged in 1993.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rauma,_Finland (376 words)

	Rauma travel guide - Wikitravel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Rauma (Finnish) or Raumo (Swedish) [1] is a town in Southern Finland.
		Rauma is the third oldest town in Finland, and currently houses approximately 40,000 inhabitants.
		Old Rauma [4] (Vanha Rauma) is the largest uniform wooden town in the Nordic Countries, and it was included on the UNESCO World Heritage List on the eve of the 550th anniversary of the city.
	wikitravel.org /en/Rauma (2119 words)

	RAILWAY LINES in the 19th century
		Rauma, which first received the privilege of being called a town in 1442, is one of the six Finnish towns dating from the middle ages.
		Rauma had at the end of the 19th century one of the largest tonnage of sailing ships in Finland, and this brought wealth and an intensive reconstruction period within.
		Old Rauma was included in the UNESCO World Heritage Catalogue in 1991, to represent a significant Nordic tradition of wooden building.
	personal.inet.fi /private/raumarail/main.htm (465 words)

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		Rauma, which first received the privilege of being called a town in 1442, is one of the five Finnish towns dating from the middle ages.
		The historical value of the area plan for the old town was already recognized at the beginning of the 1900's and in place of the square area plan it was attempted to have an overall area plan in which the old street network was preserved.
		Old Rauma was chosen for the catalogue as a unique example of an old Nordic wooden town, this part of the town has been preserved within its historical boundaries as a complete whole where living, working, and social life are combined into a functional entity.
	www.blen.net /blen_14/140107.htm (1077 words)

	Museovirasto
		Old Rauma is a typical Scandinavian wooden town.
		Old Rauma's unique position as an historic town quarter was gradually recognised at the beginning of the 20th century.
		The old church of Petäjävesi is an impressive example of northern wooden architecture.
	www.nba.fi /en/whf (928 words)

	AbfiMagazine.com - History - Rauma (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Rauma, a town of 38,000 inhabitants in the province of Satakunta by the Gulf of Bothnia, is celebrating its 560th anniversary in 2002.
		The old town hall of Rauma is the largest uniform wooden town area in the Nordic Countries.
		The early history of the lace of Rauma is not known but as early as in the 18th century this elegant lace was internationally known and lace-making had become a common trade in Rauma.
	www.abfimagazine.com /history/data/rauma.htm (319 words)

	Old Rauma - World Heritage Site - Pictures, info and travel reports
		Rauma is an outstanding example of an old Nordic city constructed in wood, a veritable conservatory of traditional settlements in this part of Europe.
		Consequently, this city is typical of the architecture and urbanism of old North-European cities and is one of the most beautiful and extensive of all those preserved thus far.
		Old Rauma is a delightful town of wooden houses from the 18th through 20th centuries (about 600) each of which has its own name written on the side in gothic letters.
	www.worldheritagesite.org /sites/oldrauma.html (376 words)

	TopSeal 2006 - Venue
		Rauma is a bustling regional centre with a maritime history dating back to 1442.
		Old Rauma is one of the largest and most beautiful examples of Nordic wooden architecture of an urban settlement in Scandinavia.
		The most convenient way to reach Rauma is to fly directly to one of the two closest international airports in Pori (north, 50 km) or Turku (south, 90 km), and continue the journey by road.
	www.euronuclear.org /events/topseal/Venue.htm (546 words)

	All Travel Finland-Top Attractions
		The King's Road is the historical route between the old northern capitals of Oslo, Stockholm, Turku, Helsinki, and St. Petersburg.
		The Handicrafts Museum is located in the quaint old town where most of original medieval houses still stand.
		In the old great square at 12 noon every Christmas Eve, a crowd of several thousand people gather to listen to the proclamation of a Christmas peace declaration which has resounded throughout Finland since the middle ages.
	alltravelfinland.com /Finland/Destination_Guides/Top_Attractions.htm (840 words)

	GoEscorted.com : Rauma (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Rauma is a town located on the West coast of Finland, 90 kilometers north of Turku with a population of over 37,000 and covering around 250 square kilometers.
		Covering 28 hectares and with a population of around 800 Old Rauma stands out as a perfectly preserved wooden town.
		You can not be dissatisfied as Rauma is very beautiful, you have a lot to do and see and most of all the locals are welcoming and very warm.
	www.goescorted.com /index.php/goescorted/pub/tours/finland/news/rauma (408 words)

	Rauma - Buildings in Finland pictures on Worldisround
		Rauma is a busy town with 38 000 inhabitants, a pacesetter in its region.
		Rauma is known for three historic features: picturesque Old Rauma, the elegance of its lace and a distinctive dialect, which is called the Rauma language.
		The residents are proud of Rauma's architecture, which is a tourist attraction.
	www.worldisround.com /articles/18491/text.html (193 words)

	IFCO 2002 Conference: Tour Program
		Rauma, Finland’s third oldest town was founded in 1441.
		Rauma is a good f ive centuries old.
		The Old Rauma district shows you Finland's wooden architecture in its best-preserved condition.
	www.perhehoitoliitto.fi /ifco2002/tour.html (499 words)

	TopSeal 2006 - Social Programme
		Old Rauma is a 5 to 10 minute walk from the three conference hotels.
		The Maritime Museum is located at Kalliokatu 34 just outside Old Rauma opposite the Kalliohovi Hotel, one of the three conference hotels, and a 5 and 10 minute walk from the other two hotels.
		The Poselli Cultural Centre is located at Posellinkatu 1 in Old Rauma, a 5 to 10 minute walk from the three conference hotels.
	www.euronuclear.org /events/topseal/social.htm (408 words)

	Hakijan Opas 2001- Satakunnan ammattikorkeakoulu (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		The town of Rauma has 38,000 inhabitants and is located some 50 km from Pori and 200 km from Helsinki.
		Rauma is a colourful and versatile maritime and cultural town, and Old Rauma of wooden construction is the absolute gem.
		Rauma is the third oldest town in Finland and Old Rauma is included in the UNESCO´s World Heritage List, which comprises the world´s most significant cultural and natural sights.
	www.spt.fi /applicationguide/tarve.html (310 words)

	Finland King's Road - A taste of history, culture, and fun (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Old Rauma is one of six UNESCO World Heritage sites in Finland.
		Today, Old Rauma is an active city center with many shopping possibilities and interesting sights.
		Rauma is about 1.5 hours by bus from Turku and about 3.5 hours from Helsinki.
	www.thekingsroad.com /west.html (1191 words)

	Rauma Hotels - Hotel Accommodation in Rauma Finland \| Superior Hotels (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		The Cumulus Rauma hotel is a moderate hotel located in the centre of the maritime town of Rauma, alongside a canal.The hotel was built in 1979 and renovated in 1999.
		In the old town there is an area where the houses date back to the middle ages.
		The Best Western Hotel Raumanlinna is within walking distance of downtown Rauma and the unique old Rauma district of wooden houses on the unesco world heritage list.
	www.superior-hotels.com /de/fi/rauma (244 words)

	Old Rauma (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Situated on the Gulf of Botnia, Rauma is one of the oldest harbours in Finland.
		Built around a Franciscan monastery, where the mid-15th-century Holy Cross Church still stands, it is an outstanding example of an old Nordic city constructed in wood.
		Although ravaged by fire in the late 17th century, it has preserved its ancient vernacular architectural heritage.
	whc.unesco.org /sites/582.htm (66 words)

	Accommodation in Cumulus Rauma Hotel Finland
		This 4 star hotel is located in the city centre of Rauma and was established in 1979.
		Cumulus Rauma Hotel is a modern hotel overlooking the canal, 300 metres from Rauma's old town, a UNSCO world heritage site.
		The hotel Cumulus Rauma is located on the edge of the town of Rauma, right on the riverfront.
	www.accommodationow.com /accommodation/cumulus_rauma_hotel.htm (213 words)

	A Magical Mystery Tour - FMGamer Forums (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Rauma is a town of around 37,000 inhabitants on the west coast of Finland, 92 kilometres north of Turku, and 50 kilometres south of Pori.
		Granted town privileges on May 17th 1442 (then under the rule of Sweden), Rauma is known of its high quality lace (since the eighteenth century) and the old wooden architecture of its centre (Old Rauma, Vanha Rauma), which is a Unesco world heritage site.
		With the four new signings, I was a little unsure as to whether or not I should change it, but I eventually decided to keep it relatively the same, apart from the departure of Granholm from the defence, to allow Peltonen to return from injury.
	www.fmgamer.com /forums/index.php?showtopic=92 (11765 words)

	World Heritage Sites in Finland
		Rauma is one of the oldest harbours in Finland.
		It is an outstanding example of an old Nordic city constructed in wood.
		It was ravaged by fire in the late 17th century, however, the mid-15th-century Holy Cross Church still stands.
	fp.thesalmons.org /lynn/wh-finland.html (149 words)

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		The annual Rauma Lace Week, this year arranged for the 28th time, has increased public awareness of lacemaking.
		Rauma Museum is honouring her by presenting an exhibition called "Lacemaking as a family tradition - Lacemaker Ester Aaltonen 85 years".
		Kerttu Arvo is a specialist in Rauma bobbin lace.
	www.blen.net /blen_12/1202.htm (625 words)

	Friends98
		In the old days large groups of people, even the whole village, would arrive at the church in these.
		Old Rauma is the most representative, harmonious, life-like and also the largest town area from the middle ages in the Nordic countries.
		When we were going to acquaint ourselves with the wood town area, we crossed the Rauma "river" flowing by the church.
	www.iiseutu.fi /Ii_kunta/LUKIO/Vier98en.htm (1445 words)

	22nd ANNUAL MEETING OF THE EUROPEAN SOCIETY FOR PAEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASES - ESPID, TAMPERE, FINLAND, MAY 26 - 28, ...
		Rauma, Finland's third oldest town, founded in 1441, is five centuries old.
		Old Rauma was the first site in Finland to be placed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
		Elegant lace is still the most renowned trade of Rauma.
	www.kenes.com /espid2004/optional.htm (388 words)

	World Heritage Centre - World Heritage List
		Old Village of Hollókö and its Surroundings (1987)
		Old Town of Segovia and its Aqueduct (1985)
		Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications (1988)
	whc.unesco.org /pg.cfm?cid=31&id_site=582 (2636 words)

	Juho's Art Gallery
		I drew it at school and I think the Old Rauma and the window drawing were drawn on the same art course as this one.
		As a part of one of our art course we went on location to Old Rauma to draw one of the stylished wooden window frames.
		A drawing of houses in Old Rauma, which is on the UNESCO's World Heritage list.
	www.saunalahti.fi /~juhruo/artgallery5.html (247 words)

	visitrauma.fi - Places to visit
		The Rauma Region offers a colourful palette for those who are intrested in art and culture.
		For those who likes history we recommend "A Laughing Drake", Milpro, Rauma maritime museum and Sammallahdenmäki in Lappi.
		And if you just like to see beautiful places and buy nice things you should take a walk in Old Rauma and visit in the shop of Rauma Lace.
	www.rsk.fi /index.php?948 (113 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		(The old wooden part of Rauma is on the world heritage list of Unesco.) I go to school at Rauman Lyseon lukio(junior high).
		In Rauma the scale of records is so limited that I have to buy my records from somewere else.
		You are all welcome to Finland and visit the medieval town of Rauma, where I am living.
	atschool.eduweb.co.uk /fifi (482 words)

	Rauma hotel reservations, cheap hotel in Rauma, discount hotel reservation in Rauma. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
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		The Hotel Is Only 5 Minutes Walk From The Old Town An Area Of Houses Dating Back To The Middle Ages...
	www.studyinfo.net /hotels/FI/Rauma.html (464 words)

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