The combination of modernity and the atmosphere of the Middle Ages attract tourists to Turku - one of the oldest cities in Finland. The city is located at the confluence of the Aurajoki River in the Archipelago Sea.
The city is so interesting and full of sights that when planning a trip, make sure to make a list of what you want to see in Turku.
Old Square Turku
You can start sightseeing with the Old Great Square Turku, formed by four buildings in different styles: the Old Town Hall, the houses of Hjeltin, Yuslenius and Brinkall. On the square there are medieval costumes, various holidays, exhibitions and concerts.
Turku Castle
Turku Castle for its history was rebuilt several times and turned from a medieval fortress into a residential palace in the Renaissance style. Now in the castle there is a historical museum, the permanent exposition of which includes almost a thousand treasures of Turku Castle. His exhibition of the 16th century introduces everyday life in the castle, other parts of the exhibition show the castle as a defensive structure and as a transit point for trade. There is even a miniature model of the castle during the life of Governor-General Peter Braga, which allows you to look into the halls of the castle, kitchens, pantries and even a 17th century sauna.
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Cathedral
The ancient Lutheran Cathedral in Turku is the national shrine of Finland, which dates back to the 15th century. Many public figures are buried here. In the museum of the temple unique collections of medieval dresses, dishes and sculptures made of stone and wood are exhibited.
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Museums of Turku
There are many different museums in Turku.
The Luostarinmäki Craft Museum occupies 18 blocks in the open air in the heart of Turku. More than thirty unique traditional handicraft workshops and living quarters of the 19th and 20th centuries were preserved in their original locations. Annually in August, "Days of Crafts" are held on the territory of the museum, where masters of various professions return us to 200 years ago and offer to buy their favorite handicrafts.
In the house of Kvenzel, built in the early 18th century, there is a pharmacy museum where you can look in the "herbroom" and the laboratory, look at the antique pharmacy props.
The Museum of Modern Art and Archeology of Turku was founded 8 years ago. Exhibitions of contemporary art offer to see more than 500 works by Finnish and foreign artists. An exhibition of archeology gives a real idea of the life of a medieval city, because It is located among the authentic ruins of the medieval Turku and leads the visitor through the streets of the old quarter.
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Archipelago of Turku
The Turku archipelago includes the more than 20 thousand islands. This is an extremely picturesque region where the combination of rocks, trees and water is interwoven brightly, unexpectedly and colorfully. Many islands are connected by bridges, but in some areas of the archipelago you can get only by ferry along the water.
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Mumi Dol Park in Turku
In the vicinity of Turku in Naantali there is a fabulous country "Mumi Dol" - a favorite place for children's entertainment. In this mysterious world live lovely creatures - mummies, who came from the pages of books Tuve Jansson. The park hosts performances and performances with the participation of the characters of the valley. Stairs and small towns, turrets and swings, the beach - it's all for the pleasure of small visitors.
Water parks in Turku
Aquapark "Karibia" - small, but very cozy, inexpensive and not as crowded as other water parks of Turku. He is stylized in a pirate spirit. For kids there is a small warm pool with a slide. For older children and adults, there are 8 swimming pools, 3 slides, lots of jacuzzis and Finnish saunas. You can enjoy the spa treatments.
In 2010, the largest game world in Finland was opened on the water with a huge swimming pool - the water park for family holidays "YukuPark". There are 16 different in height water slides, large heated pools, a sauna, as well as outdoor terraces for relaxation with cozy sun loungers and a cafe.
To visit the glorious city of Turku, you will need a passport and a visa to Finland.