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Varkaus, a town on the shores of Lake Saimaa, is steeped in 200 years of industrial history. Welcome to the city of mechanical music, naive art and "vekarat", a city in its own right. Nature and Lake Saimaa are an integral part of the city center, with a unique local culture built around industry. Here you'll find historic sites of great cultural value, such as the old town of Varkaus and the Taipaleen canal still used for inland navigation. Close to the town center is the unique Kämäri nature reserve and Finland's largest natural bypass, Ämmäkoski. Varkaus is also home to several interesting museums, such as the Mechanical Music Museum, Finland's most positive museum, or the Robinson Tattoo Museum, packed with tattoo history. Varkaus' museums creatively recount the city's industrial history in their exhibits. Varkaus is also a colorful city of naive art, with the Centre d'Art Väinölä long home to naive art exhibitions. Varkaus also offers memorable events throughout the year. Let yourself be surprised by the unique Varkaus and come and visit us!
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