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Reposaari island

Reposaari island is located outside Pori on the Gulf of Bothnia at the outlet of the River Kokem?enjoki. The island is about three kilometres long and a half kilometre wide.
Because of its favourable location and this uniquely sheltered and deep natural harbour Reposaari was well known to tradesmen and warriors.
The many beatiful wooden houses are witnesses of those times and together with a marvellous maritime scenery it makes an attractive place.

Pori Jazz - Picnic Concert

This is an experience not to miss if you are in Pori during the Jazz Fesitval. The picnic concert is on the Island of Kirjurinluoto and goes on for the whole afternoon. There is enough space to sit down, eat and drink while linstening to world class jazz music!

Address: Kirjurinluoto Island, Pori

Website: http://www.porijazz.fi

The Jazz Street

The street on the scenic banks of the Kokemäki River is the place where all people gather during the Jazz Festival of Pori. There you find free concerts, market stands, local and international food specialities and of course much to drink.

Website: http://www.porijazz.fi

The Wooden Church of Reposaari

Reposaari Church and the belfry were completed in the Norwegian style in 1876 by norvegian seamen. The church is hexagon, and the belfry is octagon. The ceiling paintings were painted by Lennart Segerstrale in 1928. The altarpiece is from 1906, and the organ is from 1940.

The Island of Kirjurinluoto in the Evening

Especially in the evening it is really relaxing walking on the river and on the island of Kirjurinluoto.

The Island of Kirjurinluoto

This is the place where the International Jazz Festival is held every year.
The island is also the favourite recreation area in the city center for people of Pori. You'll find a sandy Beach, a children' playground and a summer restaurant.

The Old Courthouse

This valuable old building was designed by architect C.L. Engel and completed in 1841.
It underwent basic repairs and restoration work and is now shining like in the old days.
The building houses the Pori City Tourist Office.

Address: Hallituskatu 9A, 28100 Pori

Phone: For visits: + 358 2 621 11 00