Central Turku

Turku is the oldest city in Finland as well as the gateway to the archipelago and the vast sea beyond. For almost 800 years, ships have sailed back and forth to the city, bringing new ideas, movements, and philosophies that have turned the one-time Finnish capital into a vibrant metropolis. Named the European Capital of Culture in 2011, Turku is bursting with museums, galleries, and festivals as well as a restaurant scene that is fast becoming a favourite among foodies. This medieval city has also evolved in harmony with nature; there are countless parks, forests, and beaches here, and the Aura River still flows through the centre. The iconic riverside is beloved by locals and there is no place like the Aura River on a bright summer’s day.
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10Bikes
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AVIS Car Hire Turku
Car rentalAboa Vetus & Ars Nova
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Aura of Puppets
TheatreAurinkobaletti - AB Dance Company
TheatreBiketaxi Turku
Guided tourBiological Museum
MuseumBistro Elli
RestaurantBrewery Restaurant Koulu
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Bryggman's Restaurant & Deli
RestaurantCafé Art
CafeCafé Qwensel
CafeCafé Victor
CafeCarfield Bike Rental
CyclingCentro Hotel
HotelCoffee House Wiklund
CafeDance Theatre ERI
TheatreE. Ekblom
RestaurantFlowpark
Adventure parkFontana Café
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Forum Sauna
SaunaGrill it! Marina
RestaurantGunnar Eatery & Bar
RestaurantHansakortteli
Shopping centerHoliday Club Caribia
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Hotel & Hostel Linnasmäki
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Ispoinen Beach
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Jukupark
Adventure parkKUI Design
ShopKuppis Rooftop Bar
BarKylämäki Village
Logomo
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Luostarinmäki
MuseumLåna
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Mami
RestaurantOriginal Sokos Hotel Kupittaa
HotelOriginal Sokos Hotel Wiklund
HotelPUF
ShopPanini
RestaurantPark Hotel
HotelPharmacy Museum and Qwensel House
MuseumPiece of Cake | MBakery Café
CafeRadisson Blu Marina Palace Hotel
HotelRavintola NOBI
RestaurantRestaurant Blanko
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Restaurant Brahen Kellari
RestaurantRestaurant Di Trevi
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Restaurant Grädda
RestaurantRestaurant Gustavo
RestaurantRestaurant Hügge
RestaurantRestaurant Kaskis
RestaurantRestaurant Roster Turku
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Restaurant Smör
RestaurantRestaurant Tårget
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Roots Kitchen
RestaurantScandic Atrium
HotelScandic Julia
HotelScandic Plaza Turku
HotelShopping Center Skanssi
Shopping centerSibelius Museum
MuseumSolo Sokos Hotel Turun Seurahuone
HotelSuperPark Turku
Adventure parkSvarte Rudolf
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Tiirikkala
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Tintå
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Trattoria Wiklund
RestaurantTurku Art Museum
GalleryTurku Cathedral
ChurchTurku City Theatre
TheatreViking Restaurant Harald
RestaurantWalo Rooftop Bar
BarWäinö Aaltonen Museum of Art
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Åbo Svenska Teater
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