Which place completes this sentence about Lahti? The village belonged to the parish of Hollola and was located at the medieval trade route of Ylinen Viipurintie, which linked the towns of ______ and Viipuri.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Hämeenlinna
The village belonged to the parish of Hollola and lay on the medieval trade route Ylinen Viipurintie, which linked Hämeenlinna with Vyborg. It was first mentioned in 1445.
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