Reg.Nr. 87-FL/02

Rauma Old Town

Restoration and conservation work of the old town. Old Rauma is now a protected area, with nearly 600 wooden buildings and dozen in stone. The entry show 6 projects out of 70, implemented since 1976, to restore and modernize the buildings: installing modern bathrooms and kitchens ...
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Project details

Title:Rauma Old Town
Entr. year: 1987
Result:Medal
Country: Finland
Town: Rauma
Category type: architectural heritage
Notes:Old Rauma has been listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site since 1991
Building type/ Project type: Urban renewal/design - Village renewal/design
Former use:Inner urban area
Actual use:Historic urban core
Built: 18th century
The Jury's citation: "For the admirable programme of restoration and modernisation involving numerous buildings, to create an attractive living and working environment"
Web, Links:

www.visitfinland.com/article/beautiful-rauma/

Description:
Restoration and conservation work of the old town. Old Rauma is now a protected area, with nearly 600 wooden buildings and dozen in stone. The entry show 6 projects out of 70, implemented since 1976, to restore and modernize the buildings: installing modern bathrooms and kitchens in houses, renovating rotting structures and façades.