The story
The town was chartered in 1649 by Per Brahe the Younger at Koppö island and is named for Queen Christina of Sweden. Kristinestad is known for its old town with low wooden houses and narrow alleys.
In April, 2011, Kristinestad became Finland's first Cittaslow community.
From Wikipedia’s article on Kristinestad, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.5
