Turku

Turku occupies the banks and estuary of the Aura River on Finland’s southwest coast in Mainland Finland. The river passes through the centre towards the Archipelago Sea, placing the city between urban Finland and a broad Baltic island world. Founded in the 13th century, Turku is generally regarded as Finland’s oldest city and served as the country’s capital until 1812. Turku Cathedral, consecrated in 1300, anchors the historic core, while Turku Castle near the river mouth recalls the period of Swedish rule. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how Turku relates to the Archipelago Sea and southwest Finland.

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