Kristiinankaupunki was founded in 1649 by Count Per Brahe to enhance trade in Bothnian Bay. According to the Finnish Heritage Agency, the city centre of Kristiinankaupunki is the best-preserved grid-city from the Swedish reign. The city has never burned down, and buildings originate from different time periods. More @Wikipedia
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