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Lohja (Finnish pronunciation: [ˈlohjɑ]; Template:Lang-sv) is a town and municipality of Finland.

It is located in the province of Southern Finland and is part of the Uusimaa region. The town has a population of 47,518 (Error: Invalid time.)[1] and covers an area of [convert: invalid number] of which [convert: invalid number] is water.[2] The population density is [convert: invalid number]. The municipality is bilingual, although it is not required by law, with the majority being Finnish and minority Swedish speakers.[3]

Lohja has been a focal point for the population and economy of Western Uusimaa since the early 14th century. It was renowned as a trading centre in the Middle Ages. The local inhabitants were among the pioneers of the Finnish mining and construction material industries. By Finnish standards, Lohja has long-established traditions in horticulture and especially in market gardening. These traditions are represented by the symbols of present-day Lohja: limestone and an apple.

Lohja is advantageously located near the Helsinki Metropolitan Area, and it benefits from a good road network. It takes less than an hour to drive from Helsinki to Lohja.

The landscape of Lohja is characterized by manors and gardens. Its area is divided by the Lohja ridge, which forms a watershed for the largest lake system of Southern Finland, Lohjanjärvi. The medieval St. Lawrence church is the architectural highlight of the downtown area, which also includes a heterogeneous mix of buildings mostly dating from the 1960s onwards. The new Lohja Library, opened in 2005, is a distinctly modern building placed in the very centre of the town.

The municipality of Lohjan kunta was consolidated with Lohja in 1997, and the municipality of Sammatti was consolidated with Lohja in 2009. The municipalities of Karjalohja and Nummi-Pusula were consolidated with Lohja in 2013.

Politics

Results of the Finnish parliamentary election, 2011 in Lohja:

Culture

Lohja is famed for its cultural events. More than a hundred different events are arranged in the town each year by its residents and organizations. The most notable are the Lohja Summer Cultural Festival, the Apple Carnival organized by representatives of business and commerce, the retailers' Hurlumhei Carnival and the Old Time Christmas market continue the tradition of fairs dating back to the Middle Ages.

The Doom Metal band Reverend Bizarre is from this town.

Sights

One unique experience is the Tytyri limestone mine, which has a museum 100 metres underground. This attraction and exhibitions can be reached using either an old mine wagon or a modern lift.[4] Other places of note are:

  • Lohja museum area
  • The surroundings of Lake Lohja
  • The Gothic Church of St. Lawrence which dates from the 15th century
  • Kisakallio Sport college
  • Floating Restaurant-Café Kaljaasi
  • Alitalo vineyard
  • St. Lawrence Golf and the recreation bath Neidonkeidas

International relations

See also: List of twin towns and sister cities in Finland

Twin towns — Sister cities

Lohja is twinned with:

  • The new Lohja Library opened in 2005
    The new Lohja Library opened in 2005
  • Lohja St. Lawrence church
    Lohja St. Lawrence church

References

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  4. ^ Tytyri Mine Museum
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