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Rovaniemi is a city andthe administrative capital and commercial centre of Finland's northernmost province, Lapland. Because of the unspoiled nature and numerous recreational opportunities, tourism is an important industry in Rovaniemi. The city has a number of hotels and restaurants located both in the center and on the outskirts of the town. Rovaniemi's most prominent landmarks include the Jätkänkynttilä bridge, the Arktikum House which, the Rovaniemi Town Hall and Lappia House. Rovaniemi is considered the official home town of Santa Claus and is home to the Santa Claus Village at the Arctic Circle and Santa Park, which is located at the north part of town.

Just south of the Arctic Circle, Rovaniemi is Lapland's capital. Its location offers a good chance of seeing the aurora borealis.
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