ライシオのおすすめライド

A nice piece of cake improves any hike.

13th century medieval castle. largest surviving medieval buliding in finland.

There is a new path here that doesn't appear on the map.

bike/ped underpass at the western end of Luonnonmaa now in use

Chill and street rout with Thai food at the finish

Turku, Finland's oldest city, is rich in history and vibrant culture, with must-see landmarks like the medieval Turku Castle and the stunning Turku Cathedral. Located by the archipelago sea, it offers visitors a charming mix of modern amenities, picturesque waterfront views, and a gateway to exploring the beautiful Turku Archipelago.

Very beautiful church with wonderful furnishings. Absolutely worth seeing

Turku Castle is a more than 700 year old historical monument. It has stood guard over the river Aura estuary since the 1280’s. Its granite stone walls hold within them the history of Finland, Sweden and the other Nordic countries. History in a nutshell The history of Turku Castle begins in the 1280's. During the centuries the fortification gradually changed into a grand greystone palace. In 1556, King Gustav Vasa named his son Johan Duke of Finland. The era of Johan marked a new phase in the construction of the Castle. The renaissance halls were built during this period, which also marked the beginning of the reneissance era in Finland. In the 17th century, the Governor General of Finland Per Brahe held court in the Bailey Castle. Gradually the administrative centre moved out of the by then old castle, and gave way to a prison. It also served as a storehouse and as barracks. In the 1941 bombings the castle was left in ruins. After the end of the war restaurations began. Nowadays the periods of construction can be seen in labyrinthine passages, walled up doors and windows and in mysterious staircases. Source: https://www.turku.fi/en/turkucastle More information about the Turku Castle under this Website