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The most ancient and biggest castle of Finland stands on the right (northern) coast of Aurajoki near its mouth. It is one of the beautiful monuments of the Finnish national culture, leading its history from 1280 when Castle was constructed by Swedes.
Originally it represented a quadrangular strengthened camp and served as a residence for the deputy of the Swedish king.
The basic construction was completed in 1570 when it found shape of the magnificent stone castle of an epoch of the Renaissance, and in this view it was kept up till now. The castle maintained long sieges repeatedly. Blossoming of the castle became in the XVI - the period of board of Finnish duke Johan, the son of the Swedish king Gustav I Vasa and his wives Ekaterina Jagellonka (the sister of the Polish king Sigizmund II August. The true court life reigned there.
At that time there were more than 500 persons of servants. In 1630th the castle was a residence of the general-governor of Finland, then it was partially used as prison and a quartermaster warehouse.
The castle of Turku (Turun linna)
(Linnankatu 80) It is opened: the middle of April - the middle of September daily 10.00 - 18.00. The rest of the year Tuesday - Sunday 10.00-15.00.
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 Turku - The Cathedral and
Tuomiokirkkomuseo by Kuznetsov_Sergey
The marble sarcophagus of the Swedish queen Katarina Monsdotter (the wife of Erik XIV) is interesting in the Kankajnen chapel. Wars, robberies and fires repeatedly caused damage to the Cathedral within centuries. However the part of treasures was kept and exhibited at a museum which is in the southern gallery.
The exposition of a museum of the Cathedral tells about the basic stages in history of the Cathedral from XIV century. Medieval statues of sacred and subjects of church furniture are presented there.
(Tuomiokirkkomuseo, April - September. Daily 9.00-20.00, the rest of the time daily 9.00-19.00, it is closed during divine services, www.tumnseurakunnat.fi)
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 Turku - The Sea center (Forum
Marinum) by Kuznetsov_Sergey
Expositions tell about all aspects of sea history of Finland: development of its marine sea fleet, seafarers and pilots, ship-wrecks, work of sea patrols and customs, etc. There are presented models of various vessels, mines of times of the Second world war.
Linnankatu 72, May-September daily. 9.00-19.00, the rest of the year Tuesday-Sunday 10.00-18.00, on Monday it is closed.
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 Turku - Three-mast
sailing vessel "Sigyn" by Kuznetsov_Sergey
Then it belonged to Germans, and in 1930 - Finns bought it. They gave it the present name. During the Second world war the frigate served as a depot for submarines and hospital. From 1991 it is a ship-museum.
Black three-mast sailing vessel "Sigyn" is last kept wooden bark, suitable for navigations at the open ocean. It was constructed in 1887 in the Geteborg (Sweden) and went to Canada, Africa, India and South America. In 1927 it was bought by Finns. From 1939 it's a ship-museum.
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In 1890th a prison was removed from the castle then it was turned to a museum. In 1941 the castle strongly suffered from bombardments, and it should be restored. Restoration works came to an end in 1961. Celebrations are spent in memory of Duke Juhan in the castle annually in August-September in medieval spirit.
Constantly operating exposition of the City historical museum acquaints with the history of Turku (Turun kaupungin historiallinen museo). Exhibits give representation about suits, traditions and a decor of interiors XVII-XIX centuries. Archeological finds, historical suits, the weapon ornaments and so forth are exposed in halls of the main building. The collection of a medieval wooden sculpture is collected in the church of the castle (Turun Linnan kirkko).
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 Turku - The Orthodox church by Kuznetsov_Sergey
There are worthy magnificent lists inside of a temple on which Sacred George Pobedonosets fighting a dragon is represented.
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 Turku - Abo Svenska Teater by Kuznetsov_Sergey
The theatre became famous recently for its musical performances and musicals. A ticket office is located in a building of trading complex Hansakortteli near to the theatre(Monday-Saturday 11.00-15.00 and 17.00-19.00).
www.abo.fi/teater
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 Turku Castle by sabsi
The castle was built as a small fortification in the 13th century and developed into what it looks now over the centuries. An impressive Renaissance Floor was built in the 16th century. The whole tour through the castle brings you to different rooms and there are so many of them that I lost count. There's a prison, a ball room, a chapel, lots of stairs and small windows etc etc.
As nowadays the castle hosts the Historical Museum of Turku with changing exhibitions on your way you can see pottery, clothes, toys etc etc. You could spend ages in here if you read and look at everything there is. After a while it was too much actually and we were trying to find the way out. HAHA Which isn't as easy as it sounds by the way ;)
Once we were out we had a look at the beautiful yard of the castle and the park around it.
The admission of € 4,50 is definitely worth it considering how much you will get to see here and how much time you can spend here. Leave a Comment Address: Linnankatu 80Phone: +358-2-262 0300Directions: Just follow Linnankatu to the port. The castle is at the end of this long streets that leads you all the way through Turku
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 Turku - The Cathedral of
Turku (Tuomiokirkko) by Kuznetsov_Sergey,
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The Cathedral is the oldest and most valuable monument of history in Finland. It was kept since time of construction in the XIIIrd century. During its centuries-old history the Cathedral repeatedly burned, it was reconstructed and restored. In the Middle Ages chapels for Catholic priests were attached, but, despite of it, romantic style was still kept in its architecture. Nowadays the Cathedral is not only a church, but also a museum. On the eve of Christmas the ring of its bells announces approach of a holiday.
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 Turku - Qwensel house by Kuznetsov_Sergey
The house is named in honor of judges Qwensel. This is one of few buildings which escaped during a fire.
The name of city TURKU/ABO is laid out with flowers on a coast near the house. A pharmaceutical museum is placed now in the house.
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