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( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 013-220-140; www.taitokortteli.fi ;Koskikatu 1; 10am-5pm Mon-Fri,
10am-3pm Sat year-round, plus noon-4pm Sun Jul)
You can see weavers at work, browse contemporary art and purchase local designers'
clothing, toys and homewares at this cluster of wooden buildings. There's a sweet cafe and
gallery space.
Joensuun Taidemuseo GALLERY
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 013-267-5388;Kirkkokatu 23;adult/child €5/3; 10am-4pm Tue & Thu-
Sun, 10am-8pm Wed)
The impressive collection at Joensuu's art museum spans Chinese pieces, examples of Fin-
nish modernism and an intriguing selection of Orthodox icons.
Town Hall NOTABLE BUILDING
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; Rantakatu 20)
Dominating the town centre, the art deco town hall was designed by Eliel Saarinen - the
architect most famous for Helsinki's train station - and completed in 1914. It now houses
the local theatre and terrific Teatteri restaurant.
Orthodox Church of St Nicholas CHURCH
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; Kirkkokatu; 10am-4pm Mon-Fri early Jun-late Aug)
Joensuu's most intriguing church is the wooden Orthodox church, built in 1887 with icons
painted in St Petersburg during the late 1880s.
Activities
Pielisjoki Cruise CRUISE
( 050-566-0815; www.satumaaristeilyt.fi ; adult/child from €15/7)
From June to mid-August, the M/S Vinkeri II and M/S Satumaa run two-hour scenic
cruises on the Pielisjoki, departing from the passenger harbour south of Suvantosilta
bridge. Sailing schedules are posted online; buy tickets on board.