Kainuu Museum

Kainuu region attracts tourists for many reasons. In addition to the beautiful northern culture are invited to enjoy and distinctive historical and cultural heritage of local residents. One of the most popular museums in the region - Kainuu Museum. It is located in the town of Kajaani and in it visitors can see once the most common local crafts: hunting, fishing and extraction of tar. There is also a separate exhibition dedicated to the epic "Kalevala" and his creation. The poem was written in 1835 by Elias Lönnrot on the basis of folklore materials of folklore. It is believed that it is in no small measure contributed to the revival of the identity of the Finnish people.