Giant sandcastle in Finland!

Giant sandcastle in Lappeenranta (Finland). Photo by Simon Raven
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Close to the Russian land border with Finland, the biggest sand castle in Finland is built next to the Port of Lappeenranta every summer in this peaceful region of South Karelia. It's huge!

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Finland travel guide - Understand Finland & Survival Guide PDF Chapter

All the info you need on everything from history, Finnish design, arts and cuisine to flights, public transport, climate, money, the internet... you name it. Get hints on the gay and lesbian sce-ne and tips for women travellers, travelling with kids and travellers with disabilities, as well as handy language guide and glossary.

Coverage includes: Finland Today, History - from Early Days to Modern Finland, The Sámi: Traditions & Beliefs, Finnish Lifestyle & Culture, Finnish Design, The Arts: Lit-erature, Music, Painting & Sculpture, Food & Drink: Staples, Meals, New Suomi Cuisine, Markets, Drinking, Vegetarians, Directory A–Z, Transport, and Language.

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