Parolankangas

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

Places of Interest

Highlights include Lion of Parola and The armour museum.

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.

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 Parolankangas.

Parola railway station

Railway station

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The Parola railway station is located in the municipality of Hattula, Finland, in the urban area and municipal seat of Parola. It is located along the Riihimäki–Tampere railway, and its neighboring stations are Iittala in the north and Hämeenlinna in the south. Parola railway station is situated 3½ km north of Parolankangas.

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 4 km north of Parolankangas.