Location: Turku
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Turku (Finnish pronunciation: [ˈturku] ( listen); Swedish: Åbo [ˈoːbʊ] ( listen)) is a city on the southwest coast of Finland at the mouth of the Aura River, in the region of Southwest Finland. Turku, as a town, was settled during the 13th century and founded most likely at the end of the 13th century, making it the oldest city in Finland. It quickly became the most important city in Finland, a status it retained for hundreds of years. After Finland became part of the Russian Empire (1809) and the capital of the Grand Duchy of Finland was moved to Helsinki (1812), Turku continued to be the most populous city in Finland until the end of the 1840s, and it remains a regional capital and an important business and cultural center.
Restaurants in Turku
1. Bike Rental - by Carfield
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 28 reviews
Bicycle rental in the Finnish archipelago.
2. Adventure Park
3. Uto
4. Kirjais
5. Turku University Botanical Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 74 reviews
Experience both Finnish nature and the tropical rainforest throughout the year! The collection of over 5,000 plant species is a living display of the diversity of the plant kingdom. In the 6 greenhouses, you will experience the heat and scents of the tropics and see species ranging from tiny groundcover plants to the highest trees of the rainforest. Ornamental subtropical plants bring a breath of Mediterranean air, living fossils take you to the past, and the drought-resistant succulents surprise with their ability to adapt. In the outdoor gardens (23 hectares), the landscape changes with the four seasons. There are flowering plants from April to November but, in the autumn, leaves change color and winters are amazing, too. Free entrance to the outdoor gardens, open Mon-Sun 8 AM-8 PM. Indoor gardens and café, open Tue-Sun 10 AM-5 PM. Entrance fees to the greenhouses: Adults 7€; Children (0-7) free; Pensioners, students, youth (8-19) 5€; Family ticket (2 adults and their children) 18€.
6. Saaronniemi Beach
7. The Archipelago Trail
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4.5 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By Masseneinwanderin - Baar, Switzerland
The ferries connecting the islands of the Turku archipelago enable bikers to make a great round trip. Hints: Check the ferry timetables, book your accommodation in advance and go in June or July - many places for accommodation close already fairly early in August when the Finnish school children return to school.
