Discover Turku, the oldest city in Finland | Visit Finland
WEBAs Finland’s oldest town, the city is full of old city charm and a thriving urban scene rich in art and culture. Turku is also a must-visit destination for foodies with some of Finland's best restaurants. Visit the former capital of Finland and see why it’s often referred to as “the Paris of Finland.”.
Turku - Wikipedia
WEBThe city of Turku has 201,889 inhabitants, making it the 6th most populous municipality in Finland. The Turku metropolitan area has a population of 310,626, and the larger Turku sub-region has a population of 346,662. This is making it the third largest region in Finland after Helsinki and Tampere.
Turku Finland - What to do in Turku Tourism | Discovering Finland
WEBThanks to its rich heritage, Turku is one of the most visited cities in Finland, with close to 4 million passengers coming through the port every year. Visitors to Turku have a wealth of historical and cultural sites to discover and explore, chief of which is Turku Castle.
18 Best Things to Do in Turku - By a Local Guide!
WEBMar 20, 2024 · 1. Travel back to the Middle Ages visiting Turku Castle. 2. Visit Turku Cathedral – Finland’s oldest medieval basilica. 3. Try local food at Turku Market Hall & Turku Market Square. 4. Relax along the Aura River. 5. Discover the beautiful Botanic Garden of Turku University. 6. See unique art pieces at the Turku Art Museum. 7.
15 Best Things to Do in Turku (Finland) - The Crazy Tourist
WEBJan 26, 2020 · 1. Turku Castle. Source: flickr. Turku Castle. Among Finland’s most prized pieces of national heritage, as well as one of its oldest buildings, Turku Castle took shape in the late-1200s during Finland’s Swedish period.
22 Best Things to Do in Turku & Surroundings - Nomad Epicureans
WEBJanuary 30, 2022. Straddling the southwestern coast of Finland, the inviting port city of Turku is one of Finland’s most relaxed destinations. The oldest city in Finland and formerly the nation’s capital, Turku was once the most important city in the country (in the eyes of many locals it still is).
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WEBHome - Visitturku.fi. See beyond the city. Turku offers so many things to do, see and experience in the city, in its surroundings and in the beautiful archipelago. Customize your Turku experience – and see beyond the city. Customize your visit! Book here! Travelling to & around Turku. Read more.
Turku travel - Lonely Planet | Finland, Europe
WEBTurku. Turku (Swedish: Åbo) is Finland's second city – or first, by some accounts, as it was the capital until 1812. The majestic Turun Linna (Turku Castle) and ancient Turun Tuomiokirkko (Turku Cathedral) – both dating from the 13th century – are testament to the city's long and storied past.
See & do - Visitturku.fi
WEBTurku is not just a seaside city; it’s the gateway to the Finnish Archipelago, an unparalleled natural wonder made up of 40,000 islands and counting. But here’s the thing: even if you were to visit one island every day, and lived to be 100 years old, you’d be hard-pressed to squeeze them all in. So, where do you even begin? Read more.
Turku – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBTurku (Swedish: Åbo) is Finland's oldest city and the biggest one until the mid 1800s. Believed to have been founded in the early 13th century, it is the cradle of modern Finnish culture and has extensively influenced Finnish history.
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