Kuopio
Kuopio is a city in Northern Savonia, Finland. It is the biggest city and cultural center of Eastern Finland. In November 2015 the population was about 112.000. It is the 8th biggest city in Finland.
The city is surrounded by lake Kallavesi. Many parts of the city are built on islands. Kuopio has always been a city of education. Two important schools are the University of Eastern Finland and the Savonia University of Applied Sciences.
History
In 2011 the town of Karttula merged with Kuopio. In 2013 Nilsiä merged as well. In 2015, Maaninka merged with the city. In 2017 Juankoski merged with the city.
Twin towns — Sister cities
Kuopio is twinned with:
Kuopio Media
Original 1823 drawing of the coat of arms
Kuopio's old railway station building and passengers in 1910.
Kuopio is almost completely surrounded by lake Kallavesi.
Aerial view of Kuopio.
Boats in the Rönö district.
Kuopion tuomiokirkko
Matkus Shopping Centre in Hiltulanlahti, Kuopio
Technology centre Technopolis Kuopio is situated in Kuopio Science Park.
Kuopio Museum in a National Romantic style building
Bust of J. V. Snellman at the Snellman Park (Snellmaninpuisto)
References
- ↑ "Miasta Partnerskie Opola". Urzad Miasta Opola (in Polish). Archived from the original on 2013-08-01. Retrieved 2013-08-01.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link) - ↑ "Kuopio and Shanghai Pudong have signed a sister city agreement". City of Kuopio. 2012-07-20. Archived from the original on 2016-04-03. Retrieved 24 August 2012.
