von Nina Saniola | Jan. 11, 2022
Ukonkivi is a spectacular stone island in Lake Inari. Ukonkivi is culturally and historically significant and has a long history in Sámi mythology. The burial island is also a historically significant part of Sámi culture. In summer, Ukonkivi can be reached by boat...
von Nina Saniola | Jan. 11, 2022
Siida is the Sámi Museum and Nature Centre located in the Inari village. Inari village is the heart of the living sámi culture. It is a homeland and the traditional fishing area and still in use. Siida has several exhibitions and showcases the cultural heritage,...
von Nina Saniola | Jan. 11, 2022
Sajos the Sámi Cultural Centre is the Sámi Parliament House and the center of the administration, culture, education and knowledge. It is also an event house where are organized movies, concerts, meetings and conferences. Sajos is a symbol of Finnish Sámi...
von Nina Saniola | Jan. 11, 2022
The wilderness church in Pielpajärvi is the oldest building in the northernmost Lapland. It was built in the mid-1700s and it is culturally significant to the area. The oldest building in the area and culturally significant chucrh was built in the mid-1700s. The...
von Nina Saniola | Jan. 11, 2022
Neiden St. Georg Chapel is located in North Norway municipality of South-Varanger (30 km to the Northest from Sevettijärvi). Wooden chapel is only 10 m². It is built by St. Trifon Petsamolainen about 450 years ago. Chapel belongs to the Norway Orthodox church and...
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