The excursion program should include a visit to the Lahti Local Lore Museum. It was opened in 1949. The exposition of this museum is entirely devoted to the collection and storage of exhibits dedicated to local culture and traditions. The museum is located on the territory of a beautiful park and occupies 13 separate buildings, each of which presents a certain thematic exposition. This original museum will impress not only lovers of historical exhibits, but also those who like to walk in picturesque natural places.
The guests of Lahti will have the opportunity to visit the Mendilla Arboretum. It is most interesting to visit this amazing park in the warm season. It was established in 1902. Presently, the area of ​​the arboretum is more than 120 hectares. In its territory, there are more than 200 species of trees, among which are very rare and incredibly beautiful coniferous trees, rare species of maples and majestic English oaks. At any time of the year, the arboretum has its own unique appearance. Many tourists tend to visit it in the autumn, when the leaves of the trees are colored in orange and yellow tones.
A very unusual Poster Museum works in Lahti, which features a rich collection of placards and posters from around the world. Also in the museum there is an interesting collection of graphic art, so it is often visited by fans of non-standard art.
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