Its waterfront square, Kauppatori, is home to food stalls and the Toripolliisi, a squat policeman statue. The Tietomaa Science Centre offers interactive exhibits and a large cinema screen for 3D films. Nearby, the Oulu Museum Of Art showcases regional works. The Northern Ostrobothnia Museum chronicles the city's cultural history.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Vaasa, formerly known as Nikolainkaupunki, is a city in Finland and the regional capital of Ostrobothnia.

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