Savonlinnan
Savonlinnan, commonly known as Savonlinna, is a city and municipality in the Southern Savonia region of eastern Finland. It lies in the Saimaa lake system, with extensive waterways and an archipelago that shapes its urban landscape. The city is best known for Olavinlinna, a mid-15th-century stone fortress that dominates the waterfront and serves as a focal point of tourism and culture.
Olavinlinna was built to guard the lake routes and maintain order in the region. The fortress is
Savonlinnan economy traditionally rests on forestry, services, and, increasingly, tourism centered on the lake and nature
As a regional center, Savonlinna features transportation links by road and rail to other parts of Finland