History

Nalviki was established in 1609 by sir Gregorial Nalvikalinen, a man of local Finn-Karino origin, he was made ruler of the city by the kingdom of Sweden, who had intograted the Kintlandian mainland, West Nalviki island, and East Nalviki islands into its territory at that time.  Before establishment buildings and people where already living there, considered apart of the general Kintlandian island population. 

After WWII, the new capital of the peoples republic of South Finland, Nivian, was rebuilt as the new capital of the free state. After the 1969 revolution, the people didnt want the capital to be associated with the old government. So the Capital was moved to Nalviki, which was the second largest city in the country at the time, and is now the largest.

Nalviki hosts the museums of, The natural history museum, The museum of the republic, The auto museum, The museum of culture, The art museum, The museum of science and reaserch, The national mosoleum, The museum of Industry, The rail museum, The aviation museum, The childrens museum, and The museum of national technology. 

Nalviki hosts a number of historical landmarks and sites including, The Nalviki orthodox cathedral, The Nalviki clocktower, Nalviki historical district, and the "great monument to the people".