Pielisjoki Castle, Joensuu

Name: Pielisjoki Castle
Address: 2 Siltakatu, Joensuu, Finland

#1 among attractions in Joensuu

Forts and castles, Neoclassical architecture

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Facts and practical information

Pielisjoki Castle is a 19th-century public building in the city of Joensuu, in eastern Finland. It is located in the city centre, situated on a small island in River Pielisjoki. Built in 1852 originally as a Crown granary, the building was designed by a leading architect of public buildings of the time, Ernst Lohrmann, in the neoclassical style. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 62°35'57"N, 29°46'4"E

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2 SiltakatuJoensuu Finland

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Day trips

Pielisjoki Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: City Hall, Joensuu Church, Pielisensuu Church, Carelicum.

~510 ftNW
City hall
City Hall, Joensuu
3 min walk • The Joensuu City Hall is a brick building in the center of Joensuu, Finland, designed by Eliel Saarinen and completed in 1914, combining styles of Romantic Nationalism and late Art Nouveau. It serves as a center of culture and governance for the city. It houses the city's central administration, the city theater and a restaurant.
0.6 miSW
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Gothic Revival architecture
Joensuu Church, Joensuu
15 min walk • Joensuu Church is located in the centre of Joensuu, North Karelia, Finland. The church was built in 1903 and designed by a Finnish church architect Josef Stenbäck.
0.6 miSE
Church
Pielisensuu Church, Joensuu
16 min walk • Pielisensuu Church is a Lutheran church in Joensuu, Finland. The church stands 105 metres above sea level on a hill in the Niinivaara neighbourhood.
~1070 ftW
Specialty museum, Museum
Carelicum, Joensuu
6 min walk • Carelicum is a service center in the City of Joensuu and is located in the center of the market square. Carelicum includes: Tiket and Ticketmaster ticket shops, local traffic Waltti card download service, Joensuu City Tourist...
0.8 miW
Arenas and stadiums, Basketball, Event space
Joensuu Arena, Joensuu
22 min walk • The Joensuu Arena is a large multi-purpose hall and a center for large events in Joensuu, Finland, built primarily for the use of athletes. It is the largest building in the Mehtimäki's sports area, right near the center of Joensuu.
~1030 ftW
Museum, History museum
North Karelian Museum, Joensuu
5 min walk • The North Karelian Museum is a museum of cultural history. This provincial museum focuses on the city of Joensuu and its surrounding Karelia region.
~1580 ftNW
Art museum, Museum
Joensuun taidemuseo, Joensuu
8 min walk • Joensuu Art Museum Onni is a regional responsibility museum maintained by the City of Joensuu. The Museum of Art was founded in 1962 and is handled and exhibited by works included in the collection of donations and its own...
0.5 miN
Sacred and religious sites, Church
Pyhän Nikolaoksen kirkko, Joensuu
13 min walk • St. Nikolas Church is the main church of the Joensuu Orthodox Parish. It was completed in 1887. The church is located in the center of Joensuu at the northern end of Kirkkokatu. The church is surrounded by Ristinpuisto. The church...
~1800 ftNW
62°36'12"N • 29°45'44"E
Centrum, Joensuu
9 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
~1330 ftSW
62°35'48"N • 29°45'44"E
Pakkahuone, Joensuu
7 min walk • Museum, Art gallery
~1750 ftW
62°36'3"N • 29°45'29"E
Taidekeskus Ahjo, Joensuu
9 min walk • Museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Pielisjoki Castle?

Nearby attractions include City Hall, Joensuu (3 min walk), North Karelian Museum, Joensuu (5 min walk), Carelicum, Joensuu (6 min walk), Pakkahuone, Joensuu (7 min walk).

How to get to Pielisjoki Castle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Pielisjoki Castle:

Bus

Kanavaranta I • Lines: 1, 101, 102, 103, 104, 202, 204, 3, 4, 9 (3 min walk)
Itäranta E • Lines: 1, 101, 102, 103, 104, 202, 204, 3 (6 min walk)

Train

Joensuu (8 min walk)