Vasa (previously Wasa) (Swedish pronunciation: [²vɑːsa] ⓘ) is a Swedish warship built between 1626 and 1628. The ship sank after sailing roughly 1,300 m (1,400 yd) into her maiden voyage …

The history of Vaasa can be traced to the early 14th century when sailors from Norrland landed on a forested island at the site of Old Vaasa. In the 1370’s Korsholm Castle was already being …

Welcome to one of the most visited museums in Scandinavia and explore the world's only preserved 17th century ship. The ship Vasa capsized and sank in 1628. After 333 years on the …

Old Vaasa in the 1840s by Johan Knutsson. The history of Korsholm and also of Vaasa begins in the 14th century, when seafarers from the coastal region in central Sweden disembarked at …

Vanha Vaasa, or ‘Old Vaasa’, is situated approximately 7 km southeast of Vaasa city centre and is classified as a valuable landscape area of national significance. Vanha Vaasa is an area …

Aug 10, 2017 · Vasa was the world’s most high-tech warship when it set sail. Today, it’s a resource for naval historians and archaeologists–and a cautionary tale for those who seek to …

The Museum of Old Vaasa is located in the Wasastjerna House in the Old Vaasa district. Visitors can explore the history of Vaasa before the fire of 1852, which destroyed a large part of the city.

Established in the 17th century, Old Vaasa was a thriving urban center until it was tragically destroyed by fire in 1852. Today, the ruins serve as an open-air museum, allowing visitors to …

‘Old Vaasa’, is situated approximately 7 km southeast of Vaasa city centre and is classified as a valuable landscape area of national significance. Old Vaasa is an area with much to offer, …

Aug 1, 2020 · Vassa or the annual rain retreat is an ascetic practice among the Buddhist monks from South and Southeast Asia. Every year, during the three-month monsoon period, monks …