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 Puijo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Puijo hill is the famous landmark of Kuopio, and the ridge of Puijo is among the most popular recreation areas of the city.
Puijo ridge is one of the favourite recreation areas in Kuopio, with its numerous paths and extensive track network.
Puijo is a diversified winter sports centre in Kuopio, which also has 2 downhills: the short and steep Puijo Slope at the Ski Stadium and the Antikkala Slope, especially suitable for beginners, on the opposite side of Puijo Hill.
www.kuopioinfo.fi /english/perussivut/vierailukohteet/puijo.php?print=1   (493 words)

  
 List of towers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Towers are also built for a few other purposes as well, such as for air traffic control or as a monument.
Note: list not guaranteed to be accurate or up to date, and includes structures traditionally thought of as a tower, although towers with guylines for their main structure or antenna are currently included.
Note: The term tower has a more general usage for use with many skyscrapers such as the Twin Towers.
www.mcfly.org /wik/List_of_towers   (564 words)

  
 Puijo Tower
The vast panorama of an endless mosaic of blue lakes and green islands that can be seen from the Puijo Tower is a spectacle not to missed by anybody visiting Kuopio.
The tower, situated about 1.5 kilometres from the city centre, has a revolving panoramic restaurant that serves local specialities.
The tower and the hostel at the foot of it are surrounded by a unique primeval forest.
www.kuopioinfo.fi /english/perussivut/vierailukohteet/puijo.php?we_objectID=1428   (206 words)

  
 List of towers - Enpsychlopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Tehran 's Milad Tower is the world's fourth tallest free standing structure at 435 m.
Note: The term tower has a more general United States usage for many skyscrapers such as the Twin Towers.
Except of the radio tower Jauerling, which uses a lattice tower as basement, the basement is made of reinforced concrete.
www.grohol.com /psypsych/List_of_towers   (504 words)

  
 Definition of index.php?search=tower&limit=20&offset=80   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The KBIM Tower was completed in 1965 and is property of Emmis Te...
Lakihegy tower was built in [[1933]] and was at its erection tim...
The capsule which falls down in a drop tower is caught by soft materials in order to avoid dam...
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 Untitled   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The Puijontorni tower is the dominant feature of Kuopio’s landscape.
Puijo itself is ruled by ski jumpers - they may well be the very best in the world.
From the Puijontorni tower, a unique view opens up before your eyes, with Lake Kallavesi inviting you for a cruise.
www.sokoshotels.fi /english/basic_templates/main.cfm?doc=2219   (62 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Kuopio   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Kuopio is known as the cultural center of Eastern Finland.
Photo of a part of Kuopio taken from the Puijo tower.
Kalakukko is traditional Savonian food made out of fish baked inside a bread.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Kuopio   (649 words)

  
 Sivu   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Kuopio is surrounded by lake Kallavesi and there are many forests and hills, for example Puijo.
There is also a viewing tower called Puijo Tower, and hotel and restaurant services.
Also the atmosphere of the town is very comfortable, because the environment in Kuopio is clean and in a good condition.
koulut.kuopio.fi /puijonsarvi/EuropeatSchool/Esittelysivut/town.htm   (151 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Situated about 3 km northwest of Kuopio is the Puijo Tower, the perfect place to view the panorama of not just the city but also the surrounding countryside.
The tower is one of Kuopio’s most prominent landmarks and has two observation decks from which visitors can have a look around.
A fantastic evening in Kuopio might include a visit to the tower at sunset when the lakes around glitter with the dying light, topped off with dinner at the restaurant.
www.journeymart.com /DExplorer/Europe/Finland/Kuopio?SubLink=DExplorer/Europe/Finland/Kuopio/viSightseeing_Inc.htm   (435 words)

  
 Puijo tower - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Puijo tower is a 75 metre high TV tower in Kuopio, Eastern Finland.
This mast or transmitter tower article is a stub.
This page was last modified 11:09, 6 July 2005.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Puijo_tower   (58 words)

  
 REGIONS: Kuopio - A proper people's city   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
On the Puijo ridge, less than two kilometres from the city centre, they go to the top of the panoramic tower and view the landscape spreading before them.
From the top of the Puijo tower, their homeland looks exactly the way they want to see it.
Nestled in that most Finnish of landscapes is the bustling city of Kuopio, a lively centre of administration, economic life, culture and education.
www.publiscan.fi /re28e-7.htm   (744 words)

  
 Project of Circle 1, 2004
The area that is subject of the upcoming NEPTUNE project is the Puijo Area; the most important area for recreation and sports in Kuopio, on and around the Puijo Hill, not far away from the city centre.
In addition to two ski slopes, a baseball stadium, a golf course and football fields, there are many nature trails that are used for ski tracks during Winter.
The top of the Puijo Hill is adorned with the observation tower Puijo; the landmark of Kuopio.
www.neptuneassociation.com /projects/projects2004/champion   (381 words)

  
 Kuopio Hotels : Finland - BootsnAll Cheap Hotels
One can while away time by visiting nearby attractions like Puijo Tower, Puijo recreation area, Steam ship cruises and the Alahovi berry wine farm.
The hotel features 112 rooms, which are all fully loaded with standard amenities in order to meet the needs of its guests.
The Puijontorni tower is a major attraction of Kuopio, a dominant feature in the city through which the famous Lake Kallavesi can be viewed.
www.bootsnall.com /hotels/cy/481/Kuopio-Hotels   (311 words)

  
 Finland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
I've been to the Puijo Tower on Thursday, which we already visited when we had this sightseeing tour in the first week here, but where I stupidly forgot my camera ;) So I decided, just to go there - it was really nice weather, the sun was shining and I had some time..
The nature here is really everytime just overwhelming me (you can also guess that from the number of pictures I have taken :-p) and so was it on this trip as well.
On the tower itself, I had a very beautiful sight over the area of Kuopio, just when the sun was going down.
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 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The ship route from Kuopio to the Baltic Sea is navigable most of the year.
At the Alahovi Berry Farm, situated close to Kuopio, you can watch how berry wines are made, sample the wines, have a meal, and browse in the farm’s wine shop.
The tower, situated about 1.5 kilometres from the city centre, has a revolving panoramic restaurant that serves local specialities in summer.
www.lomb.it /index.php?status=print&sub=570   (850 words)

  
 VirtualTourist.com - Kuopio Tips - Pictures, Tips and Reviews
Puijo hill is the most famous landmark of Kuopio, and the ridge of Puijo is among the most popular recreation areas of the city.
Puijon Torni (The Tower of Puijo) 75 metres high tower where you can see the beautiful Kallavesi-lake and take a better look of Kuopio.
Puijo with its tower and nature is something you should see...
www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Europe/Finland/Itae_Suomi/Kuopio-237620/Things_To_Do-Kuopio-BR-1.html   (926 words)

  
 (GCJTY4) Puijo Hill by Liimes   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
This simple traditional cache is hidden on top of Puijo Hill in Kuopio.
The top of the Puijo Hill is 231 meters above sea level and 149 meters above the nearby Lake Kallavesi.
The most distictive monument in the city of Kuopio, the 75-meter Tower of Puijo (Puijon Torni) is located 60 meters from the cache.
www.geocaching.com /seek/cache_details.aspx?ID=150046   (278 words)

  
 XML Finland 2003   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The seminar will be held in Kuopio, a beautiful city in eastern Finland surrounded by waters and varied landscapes.
The most famous landmark of Kuopio is Puijo Tower, rising 225 meters above the surface of the adjacent Lake Kallavesi.
Connections by air to Kuopio are excellent, as there are 5-8 daily flights from Helsinki.
www.xml-finland.org /events/xml2003/venue.html   (603 words)

  
 Kuopio — Tower of Puijo live webcam — Finland live webcams
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Visit the 75m high Puijo Tower, from where you can admire one of the best views in the Lakeland region while dining in an A la Carte restaurant or a more informal cafe, both of which go around 360 degrees in an hour.
Climb up the observation tower and admire the beautiful scenery of blue lakes and green tree-covered hills, that continue for miles and miles.
Visit also the Devil's Cellar on the northern side of the hill, where a small cave has formed as a result of ancient cutting of mountain crystal for jewellery, but be aware that this practice is now strictly forbidden!
www.finnishlakesidecabins.com /Lak010.htm   (599 words)

  
 Timetable   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
- Tower Puijo exists up on the Puijo Hill 232 m over the see level
- Tower Puijo is 72 m high and the restaurant is in the top of the tower
- Restaurant´s floor is moving slow circle around the tower
www.sunpoint.net /~olympism/activities.htm   (96 words)

  
 Kuopio Local Committee
This can include, for example, going to smoke sauna, swimming in a lake, beach volley, cruises on Lake Kallavesi, trips to the Puijo tower and other sights, canoeing, bowling, going to a restaurant, cooking international foods together, and watching a movie: it all depends on your interests and imagination!
In addition, in July and August a FiMSIC Exchange Student Weekend for all FiMSIC exchange students in Finland will be organized in one of the medical school towns, providing a chance to see another city and to exchange experiences with other FiMSIC medical students.
In Puijo Tower you can find a vast panorama of an endless mosaic of blue lakes and green islands that can be seen from Puijo Tower is a spectacle not to missed by anybody visiting Kuopio.
www.fimsic.org /english/info_kuopio.html   (1458 words)

  
 Kuopio - Tower of Puijo webcam | WorldLIVE.cz - webcams Finland
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Live view from the Tower of Puijo in Kuopio, 335 km north of Helsinki.
Place where the first ski jumping at the snow takes.
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 Places of interest
Kuopio and the surrounding 13 districts offer wonderful experiences throughout the year.
In summer a boat cruise is almost a must in this region dominated by lakes, or you can admire the spectacular lakeland scenery from the Puijo Tower and take a closer look at the city of Kuopio on a sightseeing tour.
You can enjoy the facilities of the leisure spas all year round.
www.kuopioinfo.fi /english/perussivut/vierailukohteet/vierailukohteet.php   (142 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
LOCATED IN THE HEART OF SHOPPING CENTER OF PUIJON LAAKSE AND NEAR THE TOWN CENTER SAUONIA IS LOCATED NEAR THE PUIJO AREA WHERE YOU CAN DO ALL KINDS OF WINTER SPORTS FOR EXAMPLE: SLALOM, CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING, SNOW BOARDING, SKI JUMPING.
FROM PUIJO YOU CAN FIND REAL PURE AND CLEAN NATURE.
SAUONIA IS ALSO A GREAT PLACE TO KEEP MEETINGS AND CONGRESS UP TO 140 PERSONS.
www.estravel.ee /services/hotels/othello/hotels/savoniakuo.txt   (145 words)

  
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 Kuopio - Wikimedia Commons
Kuopio is a Finnish city of about 90,000 inhabitants, located in the province of Eastern Finland and the region of Northern Savonia.
Centre of Kuopio as viewed from the Puijo tower
This page was last modified 14:54, 18 February 2005.
commons.wikimedia.org /wiki/Kuopio   (48 words)

  
 Attractions
Must see attractions are Puijo Tower with its revolving panoramic restaurant, the lively marketplace and the art-deco Market Hall,
By Lastukoski´s lock car park you'll find a marked path to the Pisa nature reserve area.
On the top of the Pisa Hill 270.6 m above sea level there is an observation tower, a picnic place and
www.tahkonvesireitti.com /attractions04_eng.html   (531 words)

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