building dates back to between the 12th and 15th century, making it the oldest remaining wooden building in Finland. Kokemäki was granted a town charter in 1869. During the Revolution of 1918 some one-hundred-fifty-three individuals were killed in the municipality of Kokemäki. The municipality of Kauvatsa was merged with Kokemäki in 1969. Kokemäki was granted city status in 1977. Transport The transport system of Finland is well-developed with an extensive road system. Road Highway 2 passes to the south, running from Helsinki to Pori on the Baltic coast; Highway 11 runs from Pori to Nokia only briefly in the northern part of the municipality; and Highway 12 runs from Rauma to Tampere and Nokia, passing through nearby Huittinen. Helsinki is or two and a half hours away by car. There are two electric vehicle (EV) charging points in Kokemäki, with another 55 within a radius. The private coach companies OnniBus and ExpressBus operate services to all major towns and regions in Finland. Rail Finnish trains have a reputation for being spacious, comfortable and clean. The state-owned rail company VR operates a service between Tampere and Pori, stopping at Kokemäki. The train station is to the west of the town centre at Peipohja. Air The nearest airport is Pori Airport, which is or 40 minutes away by Highway 2. Tampere-Pirkkala Airport is or an hour and ten minutes away by Highway 12. Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is two hours and twenty minutes away by Highway 2. Tourist attractions St. Henry's Chapel Tulkkila - Museum Bridge Vestry of Saint Maria's Church Puurijärvi-Isosuo National Park Museum of Agriculture or "Maatalousmuseo" Open-air Museum Kokemäenjoki river Kriivari Reindeer Farm Sapila Suspension Bridge Church of Gustav lll Education The Finnish education system is based on comprehensive schooling and is publicly funded. Kokemäki has six schools offering primary and secondary education. These are; Tuomaala, Tulkkila, Riste, Peipohja, Lahteenmaki and Korkeaoja High School. There is free pre-school education for all children aged 6. The Peipohjan day-care nursery caters for children aged 9 months to 5 years. There is a special needs Forsby School for children aged 0–9. Vocational training is provided by Satakunta Training Consortium, known as SATAEDU and Huittinen Business and Vocational College. International relations Twin towns – sister cities Kokemäki is twinned with: Falköping, Sweden Lier, Norway Mariagerfjord, Denmark Põltsamaa, Estonia References External links Town of Kokemäki – Official website Cities and towns in Finland Populated places established