A memorial designed by architect Markku Koskinen, named ‘Ero’, or ‘Parting’, stands in front of Cultural Centre Vanha Paukku (Vanhan Paukun tie 1).https://vanhapaukku.fi/historia/ A monument designed by local sculptor Timo Suvanto can be found on the ‘new’ side of the Simpsiön hautausmaa cemetery (Kappelintie 19). The monument is called ‘Yhteinen Tuska’, or ‘Shared Anguish’.
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The Hautanen Merchant House was built in the 19th century to Jalmari Lahdensuo’s designs. Over the course of its long history, the building has hosted Hautanen’s shop, the Lotta Svärd women’s paramilitary organisation in the 1940s and later the women’s association Lapuan Naisyhdistys, as well as an adult education centre. Today, the building is a
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Following a successful initiative by the influential veteran of the Winter and Continuation Wars Hermanni Haapoja, the monument Vapauden Pylväät, or Freedom Columns, was erected in Laurila Park in autumn 1994. The monument was created by sculptor Timo Suvanto and dedicated to the memory of those who fought in the Winter and Continuation Wars.
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The memorial to the Battle of Lapua, commonly referred to as the Stone Cross, was built in 1864. The Battle of Lapua was a Swedish victory against Russia in the Finnish War (1808–1809), fought in Lapua on the 14th of July 1808. To this day, Lapua Day is celebrated on the 14th of July. Translated,
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There are many ways to explore Lapua, including using a mobile app. Keskustan kierros is a guided audio tour of Lapua’s city centre available on the Glopas app. Download the Glopas app to your smartphone for free from the app store. Available on Google Play Store for Android devices and on App Store for iOS.
There are many ways to explore Lapua, including using a mobile app. The Alajoen pyöräretki bicycle tour is audio guided and can be accessed using the Glopas app. Download the Glopas app to your smartphone for free from the app store. Available on Google Play Store for Android devices and on App Store for iOS.
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There are many ways to explore Lapua, including using a mobile app. Kultuuri- ja kirkkotie is a guided tour focusing on Lapua’s churches and cultural sites. It can be accessed on the CityNomadi app. Use the search term ‘Lapua’. Download the CityNomadi app from the app store for free. Available on Google Play Store for
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There are many ways to explore Lapua, including using a mobile app. Jokilaakson matkailupuutarhan kierros is a guided tour of Jokilaakso Garden Centre that can be accessed on the CityNomadi app. Use the search term ‘Lapua’. Download the CityNomadi app from the app store for free. Available on Google Play Store for Android devices and
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Lakeuden Elämyspalvelu has decades of experience creating unforgettable canoeing trips, company outings and TYKY days, stag and hen nights, and activities for camps and events. Canoe Rental and Optional Instruction 7 Canadian canoes and 2 kayaks Light transport trailer The canoes are located in central Lapua but can be transported to other locations if needed.
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Rent our cabin, Villa Kangas, with its traditional smoke sauna and an outdoor hot tub. Whether you’re coming with your family, friends or co-workers, Villa Kangas is the perfect focal point for all sorts of leisure activities. The cabin is nestled in the middle of a rural landscape made up of fields, a large pond
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