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History of Turku
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Turku is Finland's oldest city, having been founded in 1229. The city has a history with Sweden and Russia, and now it is an important city of an independent Finland. Turku played a pivotal role durin
A postage stamp from 1929 depicting the medieval castle of Turku.
A postage stamp from 1929 depicting the medieval castle of Turku.
According to legend, Bishop Henrik baptised the first Finns at Turku's Kupittaa spring. The 1850s fresco in Turku Cathedral by R. W. Ekman.
According to legend, Bishop Henrik baptised the first Finns at Turku's Kupittaa spring. The 1850s fresco in Turku Cathedral by R. W. Ekman.
Construction of Turku Castle began at the end of the 13th century.
Construction of Turku Castle began at the end of the 13th century.
Turku Cathedral is the only surviving building from the medieval city, along with the castle.
Turku Cathedral is the only surviving building from the medieval city, along with the castle.
Turku Central Station
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Turku Central Station is a railway station in the VII District of Turku, Finland. It has VR services to Helsinki as well as towards Tampere via Toijala. The station serves approximately a million pass
Turku Central Station
Opening ceremony of Turku railway station in 1876
Opening ceremony of Turku railway station in 1876
An old postcard of the old railway station in Turku.
An old postcard of the old railway station in Turku.
A view of the Turku railway yard.
A view of the Turku railway yard.