Caprera

Caprera is an islet in Vaasa, Ostrobothnia. Caprera is situated nearby to the hamlet Solasaari, as well as near the locality Gerbyn venesatama.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Mansikkasaari and Palosaari Church.

Mansikkasaari

Island

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Mansikkasaari is an island.

Ostrobothnian Museum

Museum

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The Ostrobothnian Museum is a provincial museum of cultural history, which also serves as provincial art museum and a museum of natural science. The museum building, designed by Eino Forsman in 1927, and the museum’s exhibition wing, planned by architect Erik Kråkström in 1967 are located next to the Marianpuisto park in central Vaasa. Ostrobothnian Museum is situated 3½ km southeast of Caprera.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Vaskiluoto and Vetokannas.

Vaskiluoto

Suburb

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Vaskiluoto is a Finnish island in the Gulf of Bothnia, immediately in front of the city centre of Vaasa, Finland. It is connected to the mainland by the Vaskiluoto road and rail bridge, and has a surface area of 2.5 square kilometres. Vaskiluoto is situated 3 km south of Caprera.