Exploring Savonlinna and Olavinlinna castle in Finland
Savonlinna is an historic town located in the heart of the Lakeland region of eastern Finland, not far from the border with Russia

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Savonlinna is an historic town located in the heart of the Lakeland region of eastern Finland, not far from the border with Russia

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