Vuoksenniska

Vuoksenniska is a suburb in Imatra, South Karelia. Vuoksenniska is situated nearby to the suburb Matara, as well as near Tienhaara.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Church of the Three Crosses and Tainionkoski Hydropower Plant.

Church of the Three Crosses

Church

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Church of the Three Crosses is a Lutheran church located in Kaukopää, Imatra, Finland. The church was designed by Alvar Aalto and completed in 1958. It is said to be Aalto's most original church design.

Tainionkoski Hydropower Plant

Industrial building

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Tainionkoski Hydropower Plant is an industrial building, which is situated 3 km southwest of Vuoksenniska.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ruokolahti and Meltola.

Ruokolahti

Town

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Imatra is an industrial town in South Karelia. It is dominated by Lake Saimaa, the River Vuoksi and the Finnish-Russian border. Imatra’s over 300-year-old history of busy tourism is greatly attributed to the attraction of the spectacular rapids of the river Vuoksi, which have enticed many illustrious personas to visit the area throughout the ages. Ruokolahti is situated 8 km north of Vuoksenniska.