Iisalmi Attractions
The industrial town of Iisalmi (pop. 24,000) is on the northern shore of Porovesi. This was the birthplace of the poet Juhani Aho (1861-1821), who founded the Realist school of literature in Finland at a time when the country was in the throes of industrialization. To the north of the town is the old wooden parish church of Iisalmi.
The town hosts a number of cultural events throughout the year including a day to sell items that are no longer needed, there is everything from sewing needles to restored cars or tractors.
The town hosts a number of cultural events throughout the year including a day to sell items that are no longer needed, there is everything from sewing needles to restored cars or tractors.
Iisalmi Karelian Orthodox Cultural Center
This cultural center was opened in 1989 in order to preserve the cultural heritage of Orthodox Karelia. The museum inside the building contains collection of icons and articles recovered from churches and tsasounas that remained in Karelia after the World War II. Occasionally, the building houses conference and ceremonial facilities for 230 people.
