Lavia Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
former municipality of Finland, now part of Pori
About Lavia
The name Lavia first appears in the district protocols of a dispute between the people of Mouhijärvi and Noormarkku concerning certain fishing waters and meadows at the end of the 14th century. According to the 1540 land register, there were eight houses in the Lavia area. From the 1830s onwards, large quantities of planks were sawn and transported from Lavia to Pori, and Lavia was also the stage for planks of planks from further inland. The population of Lavia grew very rapidly in the second half of the 19th century. In the early 20th century, Lavia was one of the largest croft areas in the country. In 1945, the population was almost 6,000, but in 1970 it was only 3,715. The migrants from the municipality have been mainly young, and migration has previously been mainly to Pori, and later
Top Attractions in Lavia
Explore the best things to see and do in Lavia:
- ★Bus and Basket Industry Museum
- ★Lavia Chapel
- ★Lavia Church
- ★Lavia Local Museum
- ★Takamaa Park
- ★Velhonvuori Falls
Where to Eat in Lavia
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Lunch Café & Catering Mintunlehti
- 🍴Restaurant Cat
Lavia Travel Guide Sections
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