2024

ONNENKUKKO

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The Wirén house was built in 1906 for a train driver, Otto Wirén, and his wife Anna, a semi-noble family. Mrs. Wirén lived in the house until 1970, and after her death the family sold the house to the City of Kouvola, turning the area into a historic ensemble. Since then, an artisan gift store and a traditional café have kept the house alive. The owners are still there, welcoming visitors with a big heart and a smile. Juha, who has a passion for history, organizes guided tours of the neighborhood.

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