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EASTFINLAND-60 :
Short Holiday in Eastern Finland
Joensuu, Savonlinna, Punkaharju, Bomban...
(14th-17th June 2006) |
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| Our guide inside the small chapel in the castle. Note the small organ on the right-hand side, it is the smallest organ in Finland. |
EASTFINLAND-61 :
Short Holiday in Eastern Finland
Joensuu, Savonlinna, Punkaharju, Bomban...
(14th-17th June 2006) |
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A wooden crucifix in the castle's chapel.
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EASTFINLAND-62 :
Short Holiday in Eastern Finland
Joensuu, Savonlinna, Punkaharju, Bomban...
(14th-17th June 2006) |
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Standing on a rock inside the castle. This happens to be the highest point of the island.
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EASTFINLAND-63 :
Short Holiday in Eastern Finland
Joensuu, Savonlinna, Punkaharju, Bomban...
(14th-17th June 2006) |
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Beautiful view from one of the castle's towers.
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EASTFINLAND-64 :
Short Holiday in Eastern Finland
Joensuu, Savonlinna, Punkaharju, Bomban...
(14th-17th June 2006) |
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One of the cannons that was used to protect the castle from the numerous attacks during the years. Of course this miniature is a fake one !!
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EASTFINLAND-65 :
Short Holiday in Eastern Finland
Joensuu, Savonlinna, Punkaharju, Bomban...
(14th-17th June 2006) |
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| Stephen in front of the Kijl-tower, named after Nils Kijl, who built the tower.
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EASTFINLAND-66 :
Short Holiday in Eastern Finland
Joensuu, Savonlinna, Punkaharju, Bomban...
(14th-17th June 2006) |
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Bell Tower (with the flag pole) and Church Tower.
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EASTFINLAND-67 :
Short Holiday in Eastern Finland
Joensuu, Savonlinna, Punkaharju, Bomban...
(14th-17th June 2006) |
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The guide showing us the King's Hall. During the Middle Ages the officers ate and spent time in the King's Hall and important guests were entertained there. The Swedish King Gustavus Adolphus II had the King's Hall in his use when he visited Olavinlinna in 1622.
Today the King's Hall is a popular (and not very expensive) place to arrange weddings and other parties.
Notes from the photographer: The spooky background effect with the subject still in focus is one of my techniques! No post processing involved. Red eyes of the guide give more spookiness ! ! !
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EASTFINLAND-68 :
Short Holiday in Eastern Finland
Joensuu, Savonlinna, Punkaharju, Bomban...
(14th-17th June 2006) |
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Some old Swedish copper coins, dating back to 1719.
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EASTFINLAND-69 :
Short Holiday in Eastern Finland
Joensuu, Savonlinna, Punkaharju, Bomban...
(14th-17th June 2006) |
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Photo of an old coin in the castle museum.
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