Pikku-Parola

Pikku-Parola is a suburb in Hämeenlinna, Tavastia Proper. Pikku-Parola is situated nearby to the locality Parolankangas, as well as near the neighborhood Mäkelä.

Places of Interest

Highlights include The armour museum and Lion of Parola.

The armour museum

Museum

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Parola Tank Museum, officially Armoured Vehicle Museum and Parola Armour Museum is a military museum located 110 kilometres north of Helsinki in Parola, Hattula, near Hämeenlinna, Finland, a few kilometres from the Finnish Army Armoured Brigade training unit. The armour museum is situated 3 km northwest of Pikku-Parola.

Lion of Parola

Work of art

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The Lion of Parola is a statue located at the edge of the Parolannummi military training ground in Parola area of Hattula, Finland, to honor the visit of Russian Emperor Alexander II, who inspected the Finnish troops in 1863.

Holy Cross Church

Church

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The Holy Cross Church in Parola, Hattula, Finland, is the oldest church in the former Tavastia province. In the Middle Ages, the Church of the Holy Cross, known as a pilgrimage site, became famous for its frescoes. Holy Cross Church is situated 3 km north of Pikku-Parola.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Parola and Linnanniemi.

Parola

Town

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Parola is an urban area located in the municipality of Hattula in the Kanta-Häme region of Finland. It is notable for its rich history that intertwines ancient settlement, medieval culture, and significant military heritage. Parola is situated 3½ km north of Pikku-Parola.