Rauma is a town in southwestern Finland and has a population of 39,697 (2016).
Situated on the Gulf of Bothnia, 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.[1]
Categories: [Finnish Cities and Towns] [Urban History] [World Heritage Sites]