University Consortium of Pori, Pori

Name: University Consortium of Pori
Address: Pohjoisranta 11 A, Pori, Finland

#13 among attractions in Pori

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University Consortium of Pori is one of six university consortiums of Finland, located in Pori. The mother universities have the responsibility for operations. The coordinating university of UCPori is Tampere University of Technology. The UCPori Coordination Unit coordinates and promotes cooperation with/between university units in UCPori, mother universities, other higher education institutions and regional actors. Professor Jari Multisilta follows Harri Peltoniemi and Martti Sinisalmi as the director of UCPori since November 2014. ()

Local name: Porin yliopistokeskusCoordinates: 61°29'33"N, 21°48'1"E

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Pohjoisranta 11 APori Finland

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University Consortium of Pori – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pori Art Museum, Keski-Porin kirkko, IsoKarhu, Pori Old Town Hall.

~1370 ftSW
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Pori Art Museum, Pori
7 min walk • Pori Art Museum, is a museum of contemporary and modern art in Pori, Finland. It was established in 1979, mainly by the efforts of professor Maire Gullichsen, co-founder of the furniture company Artek.
~1150 ftS
Sacred and religious sites, Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Keski-Porin kirkko, Pori
6 min walk • The Central Pori Church is a church in Gothic Revival style in the centre of the city of Pori, Western Finland. It is the largest church in region of Satakunta, and one of the largest in Finland. The church is also the main church of Pori.
0.6 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
IsoKarhu, Pori
15 min walk • IsoKarhu is a shopping center owned by Citycon, which was opened in 1991. It is located in the city center of Pori, Finland, along the Yrjönkatu pedestrian street between Karhunpää, Linna and Itätulli districts.
~1510 ftSW
City hall
Pori Old Town Hall, Pori
8 min walk • Pori Old Town Hall is a former town hall located in Pori, Finland. It was completed in 1841 by the design of German architect Carl Ludvig Engel.
~1780 ftSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Porin Teatteri, Pori
9 min walk • Pori Theatre is a theatre in Pori, Finland. It was established in 1931 as a merger of two local theatres.
0.7 miS
61°28'57"N • 21°47'50"E
BePop, Pori
18 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
0.7 miW
Park, Music venue
Kirjurinluoto Arena, Pori
18 min walk • Kirjurinluoto Arena is an open-air concert park in the city of Pori, Finland. It is the only venue in Finland that is designed especially for open-air events. Size of the amphitheater-type arena is five hectares. Concert park area includes also 22 hectares for camping and parking.
0.8 miSW
Museum, History museum
Satakunta Museum, Pori
22 min walk • The Satakunta Museum is a historical museum in the city of Pori, Finland. The museum was established in 1888 and it is one of the oldest historical museums in Finland. In 1980, Satakunta Museum was given the status of a Regional Museum. Satakunta Museum presents the history of Satakunta province and the city of Pori.
1.4 miSW
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Pori Stadium, Pori
36 min walk • Pori Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Pori, Finland. It is currently used primarily for football and stadium is the home of FC Jazz and NiceFutis. It is also the former home ground of FC PoPa. Pori Stadium is located at Isomäki sports center some two kilometres south of the city.
1.1 miS
Universities and schools
Satakunta University of Applied Sciences, Pori
28 min walk • Satakunta University of Applied Sciences is a university of applied sciences in the Satakunta region of Finland. The university is headquartered in Pori and offers additional instruction in Huittinen, Kankaanpää and Rauma. The number of students is 6,000 and the staff about 400.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to University Consortium of Pori?

Nearby attractions include Keski-Porin kirkko, Pori (6 min walk), Pori Art Museum, Pori (7 min walk), Pori Old Town Hall, Pori (8 min walk), Porin Teatteri, Pori (9 min walk).

How to get to University Consortium of Pori by public transport?

The nearest stations to University Consortium of Pori:

Bus

Kauppatori (11 min walk)
Matkakeskus (29 min walk)

Train

Pori (29 min walk)