Lappeenranta was originally formed around a headland pointing to lake Saimaa. In the 16th century, the market place moved from Lappee's old centre Kauskila to the current fortress headland. The first mention of Lapwes, as it was called, is in a privilege charter from 1542 that subjugated the market place under Viborg's authority.
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A postcard from Lappeenrata (Teija)
Date of dispatch : 2011-01-09
Country: Finland
In my mailbox on January 11th, 2012