Turku Castle
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Turku Castle is a medieval structure in the city of Turku, Finland. Together with Turku Cathedral, the castle is one of the oldest buildings still in use in Finland. It is also the largest surviving m
Seen from the Port of Turku. The western end is iconic and is a symbol of the city.
Turku Castle plan
Turku castle bailey
The castle's courtyard
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.
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.
Turku Cathedral is the only surviving building from the medieval city, along with the castle.