Ports and harbors in Turku

Q: What historical sites should a lover of architecture visit?

Turku's cultural landscape includes rare examples of northern Gothic - the cathedral with its 101-meter tower. Of particular interest is the building of the Old Town Hall (1817) in the style of neoclassicism, where the historical museum now operates. In the area of Luostarinmäki, the only wooden quarter survived the fire of 1827.

Q: Where to go to Turku with children: interesting places for family holidays?

Scientific center "Forum Marinum" with a real sailing frigate "Suomen Joutsen" is delighted by young visitors. At the Luostarinmäki Crafts Museum, children can try traditional Finnish crafts. The University of Turku Botanical Garden offers educational routes among 6,000 plant species.

Q: Where to take beautiful photos in Turkey: the best photo zones?

The embankment of the Aura River with its ancient sailboats and modern pedestrian bridge creates picturesque views. The courtyard of Turku Castle with cobbled stones and authentic medieval details is the perfect place for atmospheric shots. The observation deck on the cathedral tower opens the panorama of the city from a height of 86 meters.

Q: What legends and legends are associated with the Turku Castle?

According to legend, in the dungeons of the castle lives the ghost of Hugo Johannes Jacobsson, the last Swedish commandant. In the XVI century, the castle was the residence of Duke Johan, the future King Johann III, and his wife Katarina Jagiellonca. In the Queen's Hall there are preserved original paintings of the Renaissance, created by Polish masters.

Q: What little-known sights of Turku is worth seeing?

The Church of Mikael Agricola built in 1985 impresses with modern red brick architecture. The Sibelius Museum houses the world's largest collection of musical instruments - about 2,000 exhibits. The unique Quenzel House of the 1700s demonstrates the life of wealthy burghers of the XVIII century.

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