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Places to visit - Kruunypyy/Kronoby

Torgare

The vicarage at Torgare dates from the end of the 18th century and was used as such until 1960. Torgare is one of the 20 vicarages in Finland which have been preserved as museum areas. It is open from Monday to Friday, 1.6.–15.8., from 9–15, and at other times by arrangement.

Bookings
Tel. +358-(0)40-419 2485, +358-(0)40-830 5121
+358-(0)400-261 930


Korpholmen Leprosy Hospital

From 1631 to 1848 Korpholmen was the site of a leper hospital, a hospital for the mentally ill and a poor house. Today there is a reconstruction of the church which once stood in this naturally beautiful area. There is also an exhibition hall where one can learn more about the history of the hospital. Visits must be arranged in advance.

Kronoby Hembygdsförening
Tel. +358-(0)6-834 6237
http://www.kronoby.hembygd.fi


Verners Park

Take a picnic basket with you and head for Verner’s Park! This new park of culture in the centre of Kronoby was opened in 2005. Barbecue at the campfi re, sit on a swing in the playground with younger family members, meditate by the pond or gaze at the works of art in the park!

Ingela Wikman Tel. +358-(0)45-136 8683
verners.park@gmail.com
http://www.ingelawikman.fi/file/park.htm