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Porvoonjoki is a small river in Finland. The medieval town of Porvoo is situated in the river delta. It is the main river of the Porvoonjoki drainage system, the sources of which are located on the southern slopes of Salpausselkä in Kärkölä, Hollola and Lahti. The river flows through Orimattila, Pukkila, Askola and Porvoo into the Gulf of Finland. The agricultural landscape of the Porvoo River with its ancient settlements, villages and manors together with the old town of Porvoo is part of the national landscapes of Finland.
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Johannes Linnankosken nuoruudenkoti
The first home of Johannes Linnankoski (1869–1913), one of the famous authors of Finland. He was born in the Vakkola village.
Askola-Areena
A local sport center.
Johannes Linnankosken patsas
Askolan Kotiseutumuseo
A local museum.
Askolan kirkko
A timber church from 1799 by Matti Åkergren.
Askolan frisbeegolfrata