Kotkaniemi, South Karelia, Finland
5.0 (5 reviews) Spent Ranking #1 in Luumaki Speciality Museums • History Museums
Well kept home mueseum a central figure for Finnish independence. Beautiful property and lake view. Possibility to swim
This is the home museum of P.E. Svinhufvud, who was a central figure in the struggle for Finnish independence. Located in nature by Lake Kivijärvi, the estate comprises the main building that includes the home museum, a café, and conference premises, in addition to a garden with related outbuildings that have been restored to their 1930s look. Kotkaniemi is located in Luumäki, roughly 20 kilometres from Lappeenranta. Pehr Evind Svinhufvud (1861-1944) was the third President of the Republic from 1931 to 1937. In November 1917, Svinhufvud formed the so-called Independence Senate which issued the declaration of independence for Finland in December. Svinhufvud also led the delegation which travelled to St. Petersburg in 1917 to secure recognition for Finnish independence from Lenin's government.
Address
Itsenäisyydentie 799 a, Luumaki 54530 Finland
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Website
http://www.kotkaniemi.fi/
Current local date and time now
Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 19:10
User Ratings
5.0 based on (5 reviews)
