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Town and municipality in South Ostrobothnia, Finland
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Kurikka is a town in Southern Ostrobothnia. The article also includes the former municipalities of Jurva and Jalasjärvi, which have been annexed to Kurikka.
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Yellow stone church, with an older belfry, seating 1000 persons. Next to it there's a cemetery with war memorials.
Representing early 19th century Gustavian architecture.
Kurikan hirvi
One of Kurikka's symbols, a statue of a moose welcoming visitors to the town.
A statue of the local legend, Juha Mieto, who was one of the world's most successful cross country skiers in the 1970s and early 1980s. These days Mr. Mieto is a public person who has served as a member of the parliament, and an unofficial champion in eating mämmi each Easter.
A set of 19th century houses with the interiors from the same period, showcasing local life back then.
Steam locomotive standing next to the disused railway station.
Race track, mostly for national races.
The "old station" lunch buffet restaurant is housed in the former railway station.
Chinese restaurant.
Gastropub.
"Boutique" hotel with 8 rooms.
Hotel across the river. The hotel has a restaurant also.
A tattoo shop that advertises itself as a "witch shop", which also offers related books, tarot cards, bone products and crystals.
You can get in by car or bus. Coach between Seinäjoki and Kauhajoki stops at Kurikka. The railway is for freight only.
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