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Former municipality in Satakunta, Finland
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Lavia is a rural village and former municipality in Satakunta, Finland, today part of Pori. The shores of Lake Lavijärvi and Lake Velhonnokka, as well as the Huuhkajavuori hill, are examples of stunning rural scenery, not to mention fields and forests. Lavia is also known for its active village activities.
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Lavian kirkko
A wooden church 1823, designed by Juha Köhlström. The church was built without official permission, which was not granted until June 10, 1823. The unofficial inauguration of the church was held on the 6th of the following month, while the official inauguration was in July of the following year. The 8-voice organ, built by Bror Axel Thulé, was commissioned by Lavia Church in 1896, and in 1918 it was renovated to 12 voices.
Lavian kappeli
Velhonvuoren putous
A small creek-waterfall located in Lavia. The waterfall babbles down the rocky cliff of Velhonvuori Hill. After the fall, the water flows under the road in a drainpipe to the nearby Lake Lavijärvi. The waterfall has an old vulgar name Velhonvittu, based on local folklore. According to some sources, the falls are also known as Velhon uitto. The height of the waterfall is about five metres. Nowadays, Velhonvuori Falls is a well-known nature sight.
Lavian kotiseutumuseo
The museum's exhibition presents life of the local people with the help of household utensils and agricultural tools.
Linja-auto- ja koriteollisuusmuseo
Takamaan puisto
A park with a playground.
Lounas-kahvila & Pitopalvelu Mintunlehti
Mintunlehti is cozy lunch café. Self-baked pastries, changing home-cooked lunch during the week, pizza baked in a stone oven.
Ravintola Cat
A café.
A grocery store.
Clothing and handicraft store.
A butcher's shop.
By bus
Local bus route 69 of Porin Linjat connects Lavia with Pori. During the school year there is also a connection from Vammala. For timetables of long-distance coaches, see Matkahuolto.
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