In the Middle Ages, Satakunta was a separate administrative unit. New towns were also established in Satakunta during the Middle Ages. Ulvila was established in 1365 and Rauma in 1442. Duke John of Finland established Pori as the capital of Satakunta in 1558.

Satakunta and Friends of Culture

The numerous prehistoric remains, the lush agricultural sceneries of river valleys and the old industrial and manor surroundings evidence the long history of settlements in the Satakunta province. The massive barrows remaining in the province remind us of life in the Bronze Age.

The Satakunta cultural areas have also been added to the list of World Heritage sites. The wooden town area of Old Rauma and the Bronze Age burial site of Sammallahdenmäki in Satakunta are two of Finland’s seven World Heritage sites.

Bobbin lace is a beautiful tradition

The Satakunta coin depicts the making of bobbin lace, also known as pillow lace. Bobbin lace has been made in Finland since the Middle Ages. Since few luxury items were available, homemade lace was used to decorate costumes.

The bobbin lace tradition, which dates back hundreds of years, is still alive and well in Satakunta, especially during Rauma Lace Week in summer.