states: [finland]
category: cultural
year: 1996
location: Municipalities of Jaala and Valkeala, Region of Kymenlaakso, Province of Southern Finland
region: Europe and North America
latitude/longitude: 61.0619400000, 26.6408300000
The Verla Groundwood and Board Mill, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Finland, is a well-preserved 19th-century industrial village centered around a pioneering pulp mill. Featuring red-brick buildings, machinery, and workers’ homes, it reflects the rise of Finland’s paper industry. This site offers a glimpse into early industrial heritage and rural life.
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