Apilisto

Apilisto is a hamlet in Tavastia Proper, Southern Finland. Apilisto is situated nearby to the suburb Kuuloja, as well as near Kaunola.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Riihimäki Prison and Juppalan lampi.

Riihimäki Prison

Prison

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Riihimäki Prison is the main correctional facility in southern Finland, located in Riihimäki. It is a closed prison, with capacity for 223 inmates. Along with Turku, Riihimäki is one of two prisons in Finland with the highest A+ security rating, making it home to the country's most dangerous prisoners. Riihimäki Prison is situated 2½ km southwest of Apilisto.

Juppalan lampi

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Juppalan lampi is situated 3½ km southwest of Apilisto.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ryttylä and Riihimäki.

Ryttylä

Town

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Hausjärvi is a municipality in Tavastia Proper. The central town is Oitti. The other significant settlements are Hikiä and Ryttylä. Ryttylä is situated 4½ km northwest of Apilisto.

Riihimäki

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Riihimäki is in Tavastia Proper, about 70 km north of Helsinki. The most notable attractions in the city are museums, such as the Glass Museum hosted in the former glass factory of Riihimäen Lasi, and while Riihimäki isn't exactly a prime tourist destination, quite a number of travellers pass through every day.