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Turku Castle, Turku, Finland

Turku Castle, Turku, Finland

Overview

Turku (Swedish: Åbo) is Finland's second city – or first, by some accounts, as it was the capital until 1812. The majestic Turun Linna (Turku Castle) and ancient Turun Tuomiokirkko (Turku Cathedral) – both dating from the 13th century – are testament to the city's long and storied past.

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Finding Your True North in Finland: An Arctic Expedition

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  1. 1Visiting Helsinki's Design District during a guided city tour of Finland’s capital
  2. 2Floating in the Arctic waters with a safety suit during an exciting icebreaker cruise
  3. 3Watching Finland’s landscapes change on a sleeper train into the Northern Lapland region
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