Kanttila

Address: Minna Canthin katu 20–22 Programme: Guided tours every hour on the hour Guided tour in English at 12.45 Choral singing in the courtyard at 10.30 and 11.30 Music & workshops in the courtyard Bicycle repair station Kanttila dates from the early 19th century in its oldest parts. The building has housed, among other things,…

Old Rectory

Address: Kuninkaankatu 12 Programme:   Music & workshops in the courtyard 10.00–12.00 Kantele music Music in the afternoon A magician performs at 12:00, 13:00, and 14:00 Sheep in the courtyard “Rectory emergency rations” (pudding) and coffee served Old ecclesiastical objects on display   The Old Rectory is the oldest preserved building in Kuopio. Its log…

Kuopio Club

Address: Kuninkaankatu 10   Programme: Open doors Lunch 10.30–15.00 Presentations of the Club’s activities until 13.00 in Finnish and English. 5-minute presentation followed by a short guided visit for those interested Singing performances at 13.00 and 14.00   LUNCH 10.30–15.00 Club lunch 16 €/ adult and 7 €/ child aged 4–12, served from the buffet.…

Old Kuopio Museum

Address: Kirkkokatu 22 Programme: 10.00=>   You can play with old toys and games in the yard 11.10   Choral singing in the courtyard 12.10   Choral singing in the courtyard 12.30   Talk on building maintenance in spring and autumn 13.00   Stories of Houses — guided tour (FIN) 14.00   Easy Finnish guided tour…

School for Poor Girls

Address: Vuorikatu 9 C Programme 10.00–17.00: Craft workshop for children Try rag rug weaving and spinning (spinning 10.00–12.00) Choir singing at 10.50 & at 11.50 Live music Café Courtyard flea market (weather permitting!) ArtTiimi presents itself The story The Empire-style school building was constructed in 1854 for the School for Poor Girls, which had begun…

Bishop’s House

Address: Piispankatu 8 Programme: ● Open doors 10.00–17.00 ● Presentation of premises ● Self-guided workshops: Embroidery & Ink Writing ● Music performances at 13.30 and 14.30   The story: The 170-year-old Bishop’s House (Piispantalo) is a historically significant building and a valued part of Kuopio’s cityscape. The building was originally completed in 1856 as the…