Classical musicians float down the River Aura in giant bubbles; heavy-metal opera tells the tale of a princess and her army of female warriors; and 30 male wrestlers move in time to an accordion ...

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 ...

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 ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

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 ...

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 ...

After the chimes of Turku cathedral’s noon-day bell rang out across the square and following a ceremonial fanfare, Lehmusto formally read the text from the balcony of Brinkkala House in accordance ...