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District of Turku
Southwest Finland - Finland

Port of Turku

The Port of Turku (Finnish: Turun satama, Swedish: Åbo hamn and English: Turku Harbour) is a port located in the south-west of Finland, where the mainland meets the beginning of the Turku archipelago. Sited within Finland's fifth largest city, the port principally handles traffic between Turku and the Swedish capital of Stockholm and the enclaved Åland Islands.

Located at 60.4353, 22.2198 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Railway stations in Finland Proper, Ports and harbours of Finland, Districts of Turku, Buildings and structures in Turku

HK Arena

HK Arena (formerly Elysée Arena, Typhoon and Turkuhalli), is an arena in Turku, Finland. It's primarily used for ice hockey, and is the home arena of the TPS Turku, but it's also frequently used to host concerts and other events. HK Arena was the main venue for the 1991 Men's World Ice Hockey Championships and one of the venues in 1997 and 2003. HK Arena opened in 1990 and holds 11,820 people. A record 12,041 attendants have been registered in 1991.

Located at 60.4564, 22.1869 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Indoor arenas in Finland, Indoor ice hockey venues in Finland, Buildings and structures in Turku, Visitor attractions in Turku

Turku Castle

Turku Castle is a medieval building in the city of Turku in Finland. Together with Turku Cathedral, the castle is one of the oldest buildings still in use in Finland. Turku Castle is the largest surviving medieval building in Finland. It was founded in the late 13th century and stands on the banks of the Aura River.

Located at 60.4353, 22.2286 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Turku, Castles in Finland, Forts in Sweden, Medieval Finland, Museums in Turku, Historic house museums in Finland

Suomen Joutsen

Suomen Joutsen is a steel-hulled full rigged ship with three square rigged masts. Built in 1902 by Chantiers de Penhoët in St. Nazaire, France, as Laënnec, the ship served two French owners before she was sold to German interest in 1922 and renamed Oldenburg. In 1930, she was acquired by the Government of Finland, refitted to serve as a school ship for the Finnish Navy and given her current name.

Located at 60.4361, 22.2369 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Full-rigged ships, Training ships, Ships of the Finnish Navy, Museum ships in Finland, Tall ships of France, Tall ships of Germany, Tall ships of Finland, 1902 ships

V District, Turku

The V District, also known as Itäranta, is one of the central districts of Turku, Finland. As its name suggests, it is located on the east side of the river Aura, and stretches from the IV District (Martti) all the way to the mouth of the river. The district is strongly associated with the sea - it neighbours the Port of Turku across the river, and its street names have a ship-related theme. The district has a population of 3,677 and an annual population growth rate of -1.25%.

Located at 60.4364, 22.2447 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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VIII District, Turku

The VIII District, also known as Port Arthur (or Portsa in colloquial Finnish), is one of the central districts of Turku, Finland. It is located on the west side of the river Aura, between Puistokatu and the IX District (Länsiranta). The district consists mostly of wooden houses, separated by narrow streets paved with cobblestones. It is widely considered one of the most beautiful residential districts in the whole of Finland, and has received an award to that effect in 2001.

Located at 60.4458, 22.2444 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Turku Central railway station

The Turku Central railway station is a railway station in the VII District of Turku, Finland. It has VR services to Helsinki and towards Joensuu. The station serves approximately a million people annually. The railway station was opened in 1876, together with the newly built railway between Turku and Tampere, in a celebration attended by the future Tsar Alexander III of Russia. Services were at first only to Tampere and Toijala, and the significance of railways was rather minor.

Located at 60.4539, 22.253 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Railway stations in Finland Proper, Buildings and structures in Turku, Modernist architecture in Finland, Transport in Turku, Railway stations opened in 1876

Pitkämäki

Pitkämäki is a district of the city of Turku, in Finland. It is located in the southeast of the city, and consists of several residential suburbs and industrial area. Pitkämäki is the only district in Turku to be divided among three different wards: the industrial area belongs to the City Centre ward, the high-density residential area of Suikkila to Kuninkoja, and the low-density residential area of Muhkuri to Naantalintie.

Located at 60.4592, 22.2281 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Iso-Heikkilä

Iso-Heikkilä is a district of the city of Turku, in Finland. It is located to the west of the city centre, bordering on the city centre's VIII District (Port Arthur). The current population of Iso-Heikkilä is 1,905, and it is decreasing at an annual rate of 0.79%. Only 4.57% of the district's population is under 15 years old, while 35.17% are over 65. Iso-Heikkilä thus has one of the oldest populations in Turku.

Located at 60.447, 22.227 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Korppolaismäki

Korppolaismäki is a district of the city of Turku, in Finland. It is located to the south of the city centre, on the eastern side of the mouth of the river Aura. The district shares the new luxurious residential area of Majakkaranta with the neighbouring district of Pihlajaniemi. The current population of Korppolaismäki is 349, and it is increasing at an annual rate of 0.29%. 19.20% of the district's population are under 15 years old, while 12.32% are over 65.

Located at 60.4311, 22.2358 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Kähäri

Kähäri is a district of the city of Turku, in Finland. It is located to the northwest of the city centre. The current population of Kähäri is 934, which did not change during 2004. 17.77% of the district's population are under 15 years old, while 19.27% are over 65. The district's linguistic makeup is 93.47% Finnish, 4.93% Swedish, and 1.61% other.

Located at 60.4606, 22.25 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Pihlajaniemi

Pihlajaniemi is a district of the city of Turku, in Finland. It is located to the south of the city centre, on the coastline of the Archipelago Sea. Pihlajaniemi shares the new luxurious residential development of Majakkaranta with the neighbouring district of Korppolaismäki. Finnish Naval Headquarters is located in Pihlajaniemi, at the former garrison of Heikkilä. The current population of Pihlajaniemi is 1,139, and it is increasing at an annual rate of 3.69%.

Located at 60.425, 22.2389 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Lauttaranta

Lauttaranta is a district and a suburb of the city of Turku, in Finland. It is located in the northern part of the island of Hirvensalo, off the city's coastline. The only bridge between Hirvensalo and the mainland is located in Lauttaranta, connecting it to the district of Pihlajaniemi. The current population of Lauttaranta is 236, and it is increasing at an annual rate of 3.39%. 15.25% of the district's population are under 15 years old, while 12.71% are over 65.

Located at 60.4264, 22.225 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Pikisaari

Pikisaari is a district of the city of Turku, in Finland. It is located in the northern part of the island of Hirvensalo, off the city's coastline. The current population of Pikisaari is 226, and it is decreasing at an annual rate of 9.29%. 18.14% of the district's population are under 15 years old, while 14.60% are over 65. The district's linguistic makeup is 87.17% Finnish, 10.62% Swedish, and 2.21% other.

Located at 60.4278, 22.2014 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Toijainen

Toijainen is a district and a suburb of the city of Turku, in Finland. It is located in the central part of the island of Hirvensalo, off the city's coastline. The current population of Toijainen is 102, and it is increasing at an annual rate of 24.51%. 25.49% of the district's population are under 15 years old, while 15.69% are over 65. The district's linguistic makeup is 87.25% Finnish and 12.75% Swedish.

Located at 60.4167, 22.2194 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Mälikkälä

Mälikkälä is a district in the Kuninkoja ward of the city of Turku, in Finland. It is located to the west of the city, and is mainly a low-density residential suburb. The current population of Mälikkälä is 1,608, and it is decreasing at an annual rate of 0.50%. 15.49% of the district's population are under 15 years old, while 22.70% are over 65. The district's linguistic makeup is 95.52% Finnish, 3.79% Swedish, and 0.68% other.

Located at 60.4736, 22.2181 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Ruohonpää

Ruohonpää is a district in the Kuninkoja ward of the city of Turku, in Finland. It is located to the west of the city, and is mainly a low-density residential suburb. The current population of Ruohonpää is 2,375, and it is decreasing at an annual rate of 0.59%. 12.04% of the district's population are under 15 years old, while 25.89% are over 65. The district's linguistic makeup is 94.32% Finnish, 3.87% Swedish, and 1.81% other.

Located at 60.4667, 22.2333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Pahaniemi

Pahaniemi is a district in the Naantalintie ward of the city of Turku, in Finland. It is located to the west of the city, and is mainly a high-density residential suburb. The current population of Pahaniemi is 4,397, and it is decreasing at an annual rate of 2.25%. 15.62% of the district's population are under 15 years old, while 13.67% are over 65. The district's linguistic makeup is 90.90% Finnish, 2.37% Swedish, and 6.73% other.

Located at 60.4569, 22.2 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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World Trade Center (Turku)

The World Trade Center Turku is a world trade center for financial companies and bureaus, located in central Turku, Finland. The building is located on Linnankatu. the WTC Turku is located within a walking distance to the Port of Turku.

Located at 60.4397, 22.24 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Sigyn (ship)

Sigyn, built in Göteborg 1887, now museum ship in Turku, is the last remaining wooden barque used for trade across the oceans. At the time she was built there were thousands of similar vessels, but she was one of the last ones built. She was quite small even for her time, considering she was built for long-distance trade, but well built and considered fast and beautiful.

Located at 60.4361, 22.2372 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Barques, Museum ships in Finland, Ships built in Sweden, Tall ships of Finland, Merchant ships of Finland, Tall ships of Sweden, Merchant ships of Sweden, 1887 ships

Iso-Heikkilä Observatory

Iso-Heikkilä Observatory is an amateur astronomical observatory in the Iso-Heikkilä district of Turku, Finland. It was operated by the University of Turku from 1937 to 1972 but is now used by a local division of Ursa Astronomical Association.

Located at 60.4519, 22.2297 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Archangel Michael's church, Turku

Michael's Church is a church situated in central Turku. It's named after Archangel Michael and was finished in 1905. It dominates the western skyline of the city of Turku was designed by Professor Lars Sonck and is one of the most popular wedding churches in Turku being able to seat 1,800 people. When Sonck won the competition for the church in 1894, he was only a 23-year old architectural student. Michael's Church is older than Michael's parish. The parish only dates back to 1921.

Located at 60.4486, 22.2481 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Martin's Church

Martin's Church in Turku, Finland is the main church of Martin's parish, founded in 1921. The church was consecrated on the 450th anniversary of the birth of Martin Luther, on November 12, 1933. he designers of the church were the architects Totti Sora and Gunnar Wahlroos. The church represents architectural functionalism. Martin's church is a long church with three aisles with very narrow side aisles. The church has a functional and singular practicality of its own.

Located at 60.4408, 22.2544 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Harmonia (sculpture)

Harmonia or Harmoni is a fountain sculpture by Achim Kühn. It is located in the Aura River in Turku, Finland.

Located at 60.4392, 22.2434 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Martinsilta

Martinsilta (St. Martin's Bridge) is a beam bridge spanning the Aurajoki river in Turku, Finland. It was built in 1940, although a proposed bridge appeared on its present location already in the city plan that Carl Ludvig Engel created after the Great Fire of Turku of 1827. The bridge is 104.5 metres in length. The bridge is a one-way bridge crossing from Linnankatu to Itäinen Rantakatu in a south-southeast direction.

Located at 60.4445, 22.2555 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Bridges in Finland, Buildings and structures in Turku, Transport in Turku