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'''Lahti''' is a town located on the shore of the lake Päijänne in the southern parts of [[ | '''Lahti''' is a town located on the shore of the lake Päijänne in the southern parts of Finland. It is the capital of [[Tavastia]]. The town is the oldest town and one of the largest towns in Finland. The town has formerly been known by the names of '''Vantaa '''and '''Lahdenpohja'''. | ||
==History == | ==History == | ||
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On 11 March 2021, construction work for a large new district in the southeastern part of the town begun. In the first phase wide avenues will be built. This requires demolition of old houses and flattening of terrain. The plan is to build a European-style city district. The area was completed during April and a large new area for plots has also been built north of Porvoo. | On 11 March 2021, construction work for a large new district in the southeastern part of the town begun. In the first phase wide avenues will be built. This requires demolition of old houses and flattening of terrain. The plan is to build a European-style city district. The area was completed during April and a large new area for plots has also been built north of Porvoo. | ||
On 25 April | On 25 April 2021, Lahti turned 2 years old. On the same day, the town also reached 20 residents for the first time ever, making it officially a city. | ||
=== Founding of Tavastia === | |||
On 10 October 2021, the nation of Tavastia was founded in Lahti. | |||
==Attractions== | ==Attractions== | ||