Samppalinna Park, Historical park in III District, Finland
Samppalinna Park spans 8.2 hectares on a hill, featuring 80 tree species including lime, elm, maple, ash, and Siberian pine across multiple terraces.
The park development started in the 1860s when councilor Per Cerelius Rettig commissioned a restaurant on the northern slope, designed by Swedish architect Knut Forsberg.
The park currently serves as a venue for outdoor concerts and festivals, with capacity for 15,000 people across its 27,000 square meters of green space.
The park contains water and electricity connections at the sports field, making it suitable for various events while maintaining noise restrictions due to nearby activities.
A radio station operated from the southwestern corner of the hill in 1927, at the location where the current swimming facility stands.
Location: Turku
Elevation above the sea: 39 m
Website: https://turku.fi/kulttuuri-ja-liikunta/ulkoilualueet/puistot/samppalinnanpuisto
GPS coordinates: 60.44583,22.26889
Latest update: April 1, 2025 07:02
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