Turku Sights

  1. Turku Castle

    The mammoth Turku Castle, near the ferry terminals, is a must for everyone visiting the city and is one of the country's most popular tourist attractions. Founded in 1280 at the mouth of the Aurajoki, the castle has been growing ever since. Notable occupants have included Count Per Brahe, founder of many towns in Finland, who lived here in the 17th century, and Sweden's King Eric XIV, who was imprisoned in the castle's Round Tower in the late 16th century, having been declared insane.

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