The Heritage Area of Kuokkala

Lempäälä, Finland

The Heritage Area of Kuokkala consists six special museums exhibiting living and tradional professions in the beginning of 20th century. There are several buildings in the area, including a cobbler's workshop, a barber shop, a smithy and a carpenter's workshop, all from the beginning of the 20th century.

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