Turku Castle

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Turku Castle Description

(Local Name: Turunlinna) On the west side of Turku (reached from Aurakatu by way of Linkankatu), on the right bank of the Aurajoki near the harbor, stands Turku Castle (Turunlinna). It was probably built about 1300 on what was then an island at the mouth of the river and was enlarged in the 16th/17th century (renovated 1959-61). It now houses the Turku Historical Museum, which offers an excellent survey of the development of Finnish culture (portraits, furniture, tapestries, costumes, arms and armor, etc.).

Hobbies & Activities category: Castle, chateau, palace; Fabrics, textiles, costumes exhibits; Furniture display; Historical museum; Architecture - Medieval; Military attraction or museum

Address

Turku Castle
Linnankatu 80
Box 286
SF-20100 Turku
Finland

http://www.turku.fi/museo/english/castle.htm

Hours

April 16 to September 15

Open	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00
Closed	18:00	18:00	18:00	18:00	18:00	18:00	18:00

September 16 to April 15

Open	Closed	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00
Closed		15:00	15:00	15:00	15:00	15:00	15:00

Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1) May Day's Eve - Finland (April 30) Independence Day - Finland (December 6) Christmas - Christian (December 25) Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)