Turku, Port city in Southwest Finland
Located at the mouth of the Aura River, Turku maintains Finland's largest winter port, facilitating maritime trade throughout the Baltic Sea region.
The city served as Finland's capital during Swedish and Russian rule until 1812, when administrative functions transferred to Helsinki following political changes.
The annual Christmas Peace declaration ceremony continues a 700-year tradition, drawing crowds to hear the proclamation from Brinkkala Mansion.
The Port of Turku connects travelers to Stockholm and Mariehamn through regular ferry services, handling more than three million passengers each year.
Following the Great Fire of 1827, architect Carl Ludwig Engel redesigned the city with uniform, fire-resistant structures that define modern Turku.
Location: Southwest Finland
Inception: 1229
Elevation above the sea: 0 m
Shares border with: Pargas, Aura, Pöytyä, Mynämäki, Nousiainen, Rusko, Kaarina, Lieto, Raisio, Naantali
Website: https://turku.fi
GPS coordinates: 60.45175,22.26705
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:16
Aboa Vetus Ars Nova
425 m
Turku Art Museum
401 m
Turku Market Square
11 m
Turku Main Library
275 m
Rettig Palace
427 m
Turku Orthodox Church
73 m
Turku City Hall
329 m
Turku City Library
265 m
Turku Market Hall
232 m
Åbo Svenska Teater
143 m
Puolalanmäki
393 m
Kirjastosilta Bridge
377 m
Lily
428 m
Läntinen Pitkäkatu 20
44 m
Auransilta
385 m
Tuomiokirkkosilta
434 m
Pharmacy Museum
362 m
Turku Castle, Sture Church
95 m
Qwensel House
352 m
Turku Castle, Nun Chapel
95 m
Kun ystävyyssuhteet solmitaan
421 m
Kristiinankatu 1
390 m
Hôtel du Nord
333 m
Residential building in Eerikinkatu 13–17
202 m
G. A. Petrelius fountain
324 m
Källaren
402 m
Pax
277 m
Säästöpankki Sculptures
358 mReviews
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