Old Raahe (Vanha Raahe) is one of the best preserved wooden towns in Finland and is a unique example of the Finnish tradition of building towns of wood. In 1977 Old Raahe became a preservation area. Since then over one hundred buildings have been renovated. Currently there are about 350 preserved buildings in Old Raahe. Old Raahe is not an open-air museum but a living part of the town. It is an excellent example of the past millennium construction history and the living conditions through the centuries up to the present day.