The city and municipality of Imatra was founded on three industrial settlements situated in close proximity with the border between Finland and Russia. Imatra is in the region of South Karelia, and is under the Southern Finland Province. There are many car rentals in Imatra Downtown that visitors can easily arrange for one.
The most popular destination in Imatra is the Imatran Valtionhoteelli which can be easily reached with a budget car rental in Imatra Downtown. The structure is a castle influenced by Art Nouveau and Jugend styles, and was built in 1903 not far from the rapids. it was meant to be a hotel, hence the name, or tourists coming from the imperial capital of Saint Petersburg.
Another marvelous structure in the town is the Dam of Imatra that was built to control the legendary rapid that flow across the country. The dam is a sight to behold, regardless of the season. In summer, the dam is alive with the strong waters and the surrounding greens, while in winter, it looks like a storybook piece covered in snow.
Visitors should also not forget the Imatran Taidenmuseo to the south of the bus and train stations. The museum presents temporary exhibits, but the larger areas are the site of the permanent collections which include a painting of Eero Jarnefelt that shows a lonely violinist, and a watercolor of the rapids by Gallen-Kallela.
A visit to the village is also never really complete without eating at the local restaurants and food stores. They serve delicious meals of fine Finnish flavors, and it is easy to locate one with a cheap car rental in Imatra Downtown.
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