Explore Hietasaari

History
Hietasaari is an island in the Oulu river delta. It is a result of land elevation and it has risen from the sea around 300 - 400 years ago. The island started becoming populated as late as the 19th century when people from Oulu started building their villas on the island.
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Nature
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