Known as Åbo to its predominantly Swedish-speaking inhabitants (a name which aptly means "living by the river"), Turku was once part of Sweden in ... outside the Turku Cathedral, with plenty ...

Other notable attractions include the Turku Cathedral, the Turku Art Museum, and the Turku Market Square, which is the largest outdoor market in the Nordic countries. Turku is also known for its ...

Spanning 800 years of history, Turku's cultural and financial power was assured when the king of Sweden, who then ruled ... This Gothic cathedral from the 1200s is considered Finland's greatest ...

the reformers took over all Catholic property in what was once part of the Kingdom of Sweden, in the name of the king. The seizure of property including the Cathedral of Turku where remains of ...

In the past two years, an estimated 18,000 people have gathered in the area between Turku’s Old Great Square and the Cathedral to witness the declaration ... 1983 for domestic audiences and extended ...