The armour museum

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.

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Opening hours: 10:00 AM—6:00 PM
Type: Museum
Description: military museum
Also known as: “Muzeum Czołgów Parola”, “Parola Tank Museum”, “Parolan panssarimuseo”, “Танковый музей Паролы”, “Финский танковый музей”, and “坦克博物馆”
Address: Hattulantie 334, Parola

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Parola railway station and Holy Cross Church.

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 1½ km northeast of The armour museum.

Holy Cross Church

Church

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The Holy Cross Church in Hurttala, 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 east of 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. Lion of Parola is situated 2½ km southeast of The armour museum.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Parola and Kauriala.

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.