Åbo Svenska Teater, Protected Swedish theatre in Turku, Finland.
Description
Åbo Svenska Teater is a theatre building in Turku with several performance spaces of different sizes. The main hall serves large audiences while smaller studios host more intimate productions.
History
The building was constructed in 1839 following the major fire that destroyed much of Turku. It became part of the city's recovery and served as a center for cultural renewal.
Culture
The theatre keeps Swedish language alive through its performances in Turku. You hear the language spoken on stage and see stories that matter to this part of Finland.
Practical
The theatre sits in central Turku and is easy to find. Visitors should arrive ahead of performance time to explore the building and find their way to the correct performance space.
Did you know?
The building was designed by architect Pehr Johan Gylich and remains the oldest continuously operating theatre structure in Finland. Its stone and brick construction has weathered more than 180 years of changing seasons.
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