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

The Aura River (Aurajoki in Finnish) is one of Southwest Finland’s most iconic waterways, flowing from Oripää to Turku, where it empties into the Baltic Sea. It’s a great companion route for cyclists, offering scenic rural views, historic sites, and charming villages along its banks. Paths and roads near the river are well-suited to trekking and cross bikes, especially around the Aura and Pöytyä areas. Highlights along the river include old mills, bridges, and churches, making it ideal for relaxed day rides with cultural stops.

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

The cathedral is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Turku Cathedral (Finnish: Turun tuomiokirkko, Swedish: Åbo domkyrka) is the only medieval cathedral in Finland. The building, which is located in the center of the southern Finnish city of Turku directly on the Aurajoki River, has been the seat of the Archbishop of Turku since it was consecrated as a cathedral in 1300 and is also the main church of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland. Turku Cathedral is considered the national shrine of Finland.