The old railway station area
As the name tells you, the old railway station area is a reminder
of the
times when there was still a regular train connection to Helsinki. Rail traffic started at the end of the 19th century and goods traffic continued into the 1990s. Nowadays in summertime a steam engine and railcar carry tourists between Porvoo and Kerava.
The building of a private railway and railway station in Porvoo bears testimony to the efforts made by the bourgeoisie of the coastal town to establish traffic and commercial connections with the interior, at a time when rail traffic was developing and its importance as a form of transport was increasing. In terms of landscape, the station has a central location in Porvoo, on the river bank opposite Linnamäki Hill and Old Porvoo.
The railway station area has preserved its unique character as a place where people live, do business and create culture. The old station is still standing and today, it is home to an old-fashioned ironmonger's shop among others. There is also a shop in the adjacent old warehouse, as well as a café and Taide Makasiini Art, a space where monthly changing art exhibitions are held. The engine shed is still in its original use, providing shelter for the old steam
engine.
Porvoon Wanha Rautakauppa
This traditional ironmonger’s shop is a treasure trove for the renovator: you will find old fittings, locks, hinges, rivets, screws, ranges, stoves, cookers, hotplates and rings, hatches, light fixtures and lamps, electrical supplies, wallpaper, old-style tools, books on heritage and renovation construction, old doors and windows, and linen insulation material.
Open: Mon–Fri 10 am–5 pm, Sat 10 am–2 pm
Vanha Hämeenlinnantie 5, (the old railway station) 06100 Porvoo
tel. +358 (0)40 707 4753
teemu.tukiainen(at)elisanet.fi
www.porvoonwanharautakauppa.fi
Wanhan Aseman Makasiinipuoti
In spacious 300 sq.m. premises, the Old Station Warehouse sells souvenirs, handicrafts, gifts and interior design products, antiques, organic products, eggs, bread, bakery products, flour, books etc.
There is a miniature railway with an old engine puffing along the track.
- Puutarhamyymälä Kasvikeidas
A specialty store for gardeners - Taidemakasiini Art
Changing art exhibitions - Café
Delicious snacks and bakery products
Open: Mon–Fri 10 am–5 pm, Sat–Sun 10 am–3 pm
Vanha Hämeenlinnantie 4, 06100 Porvoo
tel. + 358 (0)40 576 0513
makasiinipuoti(at)makasiinipuoti.fi
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