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"Turku" in-Finnish means "a tender, a market" (with a loftily-poetic shade). It is the oldest city in the territory of Finland. Originally on this place there was a Finnish trading settlement Korojnen.
For the first time it was mentioned in 1154 in the Arabian sources and already in the XIIth century it was a brisk center of trade. According to russian Novgorod annals, in 1198 the settlement was burnt with a team of russians from Novgorod led by prince Mstislav Davydovich. The Swedes who won these territory in 1229 carried a residence of bishop there and gave the name - Abo to this settlement.
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Originally the city was settled down in some kilometers to the north, on a present place - from the beginning of the XIIIth century. From the middle of XIII Abo - a stronghold of Catholicism and the center of the Swedish administration in Finland. In 1280 a construction of a fortress began. In 1318 russians from Novgorod again made an attack to Abo and burnt it completely. In 1509-1523 it was in hands of Danes. Abo received the city rights in 1525.
In the beginning of the Russian-Swedish war 1590-1593 Russian armies approached to the city, but could not take it. In 1640 the first Finnish university was established there. In 1828 the university was transferred to Helsingfors. In the beginning of XVII Abo became a residence of Swedish general-governor in Finland.
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 Turku - Neo-clasic style
church by Engel by Kuznetsov_Sergey
In August of 1812 the Russian emperor Alexander I came in the city. He met the Swedish crown prince Bernadot there and approved the treaty between Russia and Sweden.
Old Abo was wooden and practically was completely burned down in 1827 then it was built up anew under plans of architect K.L.Engel in neo-clasic style with a rectangular lay-out and wide streets.
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From 1713 and till the ending the of Northern war in 1721 the city was occupied by Russian armies. They came there again in 1742 and up till the conclusion of peace-treaty the city was a residence of a Russian general-governor.
Under the treaty provisions, in the end of the Russian-Swedish war of 1741-1743, the border of Russian empire with Sweden was removed to the West up to the Kjumene river (Kumijoki), the structure of Russia included the strengthened cities of Southeast Finland Friderichsham (Hamina), Wilmandstrand (Lappenranta), Neishlodt (Savonlinna) and others.
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 Turku - Fregat by Kuznetsov_Sergey
After war all the basic sights were restored, and now it is one of the most beautiful city of Scandinavia. Now Turku is the large industrial and cultural center, the fifth on a population city of the country and the largest winter port.
There is a residence of archbishop of Evangelic Lutheran church of Finland (from XVII century). There are two universities - Swedish (from 1918) and Finnish (from 1920).
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The province of the Western Finland is a special, Sweden-Finnish part of the country - first of all, from the point of view of history and culture as it is located close to Sweden though has no overland border with it.
They say that the most part of the population speaks in-sweden there, and settlements have two names - Finnish and Swedish, and Swedish is used more often.
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 Turku's flag by sabsi
In 1812 tsar Alexander I moved the capital to Helsinki because in his opinion Turku was too close to Sweden.
The cathedral was built in the 13th century. From its clocktower the bells "declare" christmas peace every christmas eve.
In 1827 a fire destroyed the whole city apart from Luostarinmäki - which is an area which is located on a hill.
The town was rebuilt after plans of C. L. Engel. Yes, that's the same guy who designed Senate Square in Helsinki. Leave a Comment
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 Feeling like a kid by Scandic
Moominworld is located by the sea in the sunny town of Naantali in Finland. There are two special islands there: the beautiful Moomin Homeisland of Kailo and Adventure Island of Väski. You´ll also find the Moominmamma´s Doughnut House and Moomin Shop in Naantali Old Town.
Altough the day was hot, there wasn't that many families... It was a Thursday, if I remember right. There are maybe more people on weekends. Anyway, if you have read Moomins fairytales as a kid, this is a wonderland for you. You'll meet all those creatures like Little My and Stinky.
Mominworld is a islland and from there you can also take a boat to adventure island Väski.
Moominworld is open every day from 8th June to 11th August and weekends 17-18.8 and 24-25.8
Moomin homeisland 10am to 6pm
Moominshop 10am to 8pm
Adventure Island 12am to 7pm. Leave a Comment
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 Building by the river Aura by HORSCHECKLeave a Comment
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 by Scandic
Ruissalo is beautiful island, about 7 kilometers from Turku city. Ruisrock is a legend among Finnish people and many things that it's the best festival in Finland. I have been there twice and I have really enjoyed.
Under years Ruisrock has hosted such world-class artists as U2, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, David Bowie, Sting, ZZ Top, Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nick Cave, Pet Shop Boys, Blur, Björk, Beastie Boys, Blondie, Massive Attack, Metallica and many more.
Check good homepages of Ruisrock
www.ruisrock.fi Leave a Comment
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Matkustajasatama, Turku - Cumulus Turku Hotel
Eerikinkatu 30, Turku - Scandic Hotel Plaza
Yliopistonkatu 29, Turku
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