Turku is a renowned City for its historical castle and sites. It was practicing place of art and colorful festival in the old times. It will give you a representation of Finland with its charming and beautiful sights. Turku is situated in the southwest part of Finland. This city was first stated in 13th century, that’s the reason it is known as the oldest city in Finland. The city is covering an area of 94.85sq mi and the population is 184,123 by the last count on 30-11-2014. It is the 6th largest city in Finland. This city is the bearer of many historical events happened in Finland.
There are so many places in Turku famous for natural and historic value; some of these places are described below.
· Turun Tuomiokirkko: There is a church named as “mother church” is Finland’s Lutheran faith. It was built in 1300, but re constructed over for many incidents happens to this place. There is museum having medieval sculptures and many historical items.
There are so many places in Turku famous for natural and historic value; some of these places are described below.
· Turun Tuomiokirkko: There is a church named as “mother church” is Finland’s Lutheran faith. It was built in 1300, but re constructed over for many incidents happens to this place. There is museum having medieval sculptures and many historical items.
· Luostarinmaki Handicrafts Museum: It was declared as national treasure from 1940, built in before 1827. Enriched with wooden workshop and handicrafts items museum. All of these houses are in the same place as they were. 30 workshops includes with bakery, shoemaker and others are in the same position. It is nice place to visit for sightseeing and know about 19th century.
· Aboa Vetus nd Ars Nova: In this museum you can observe art and archaeology together. There are about 37,000 artifacts items are displayed. This is a nice place to discover the unseen historical items. Searching is still continuing for artifacts items.
· Forum marinum: This museum will give you detail description of ships and shipping items. There are scale sized models to full vessel is available. You can climb upon the vessel which is placed on the outside of museum. There are also hydrocopter and WWII torpedoes are shown here. You can enjoy a day in fun with the shipping items.
· Turun Taidemuseo: This museum is having a look of classic and modern architecture. The collection of Victor Westerholm will amaze you with its traditional Finnish landscapes.
A huge number of visitor visits Turku for its nice and historical places. This city is a symbol of historic event and enriched with aristocracy. Nice hang out place with friends.