Yliopistonmäki in Southwest Finland
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Åbo Akademi University

Åbo Akademi University is the only exclusively Swedish language university in Finland. It is located in Turku (Åbo is the Swedish name of the city). As of 2004, there are 7 941 students and a staff consisting of 1125 people. The university has activities not only in Turku, but also in Vaasa, Jakobstad, Helsinki and on Åland. Åbo Akademi was a private institution until 1981, when it was turned into a public institution.

Located at 60.4539, 22.2786 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Åbo Akademi University, Universities in Finland, Educational institutions established in 1918, Education in Turku, Coimbra Group, Forestry education, Finland Swedish

University of Turku

The University of Turku, located in Turku in southwestern Finland, is the second largest university in the country as measured by student enrollment, after University of Helsinki. It was established in 1920 and also has faculties at Rauma, Pori and Salo. The university is a member of the Coimbra Group.

Located at 60.4542, 22.2847 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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University of Turku, Educational institutions established in 1920, Education in Turku, Universities in Finland, Coimbra Group

Turku Student Village

Turku Student Village is the largest single student housing complex in Finland. It houses nearly 3,500 residents in 95 three-storied tenements. The Student Village is located in the district of Nummi near the city centre of Turku. It is in the immediate proximity of the University of Turku, Åbo Akademi University and the Turku School of Economics and Business Administration.

Located at 60.4625, 22.2917 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Turku, Student quarters

Turku School of Economics

Turku School of Economics is a unit of the University of Turku located in Turku, Finland. It was established as an independent higher education business school in 1950, until it was acquired by the state in 1977. It was the second largest school of its kind in Finland, with approximately 2,000 graduate and 250 postgraduate students and a staff of 350. In January 2010, Turku School of Economics became the seventh faculty of the University of Turku.

Located at 60.4546, 22.2886 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Turku University Hospital

Turku University Hospital (Finnish: Turun yliopistollinen keskussairaala, TYKS, Swedish: Åbo universitetscentralsjukhus, ÅUCS) is a hospital in Turku, Finland.

Located at 60.4533, 22.2906 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Turku Cathedral

Turku Cathedral is the Mother Church of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland, and the country's national shrine. It is the central church of the Archdiocese of Turku and the seat of the Archbishop of Finland, Kari Mäkinen. It is also regarded as one of the major records of Finnish architectural history.

Located at 60.4522, 22.2783 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Cathedrals in Finland, Medieval Finland, Brick Gothic, Churches in Turku, Gothic architecture in Finland

I District, Turku

The I District is the easternmost of the central districts of Turku, Finland. It is located on the east side of the river Aura, between Uudenmaankatu and the Helsinki motorway. The main street Hämeenkatu divides the district in Sirkkala and Universities area, and continues as the national road 10 towards Hämeenlinna. The district hosts all three universities of the city, the University of Turku, Åbo Akademi, and the Turku School of Economics and Business Administration.

Located at 60.4542, 22.2833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Districts of Turku

Posankka

Posankka is a statue located in Turku, Finland. The statue, which is located near the campus area of the University of Turku and the Turku Student Village, represents a hybrid between a marzipan pig ("possu") and a rubber duck ("ankka"). It is a pink animal with a duck's lower body and a pig's head. The statue was designed by Alvar Gullichsen in 1999 when it was placed floating in the Aurajoki river in Turku. The statue has stood at its current location since 2001.

Located at 60.4586, 22.2896 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Statues and sculptures in Turku, 1999 sculptures

Vartiovuori Observatory

Vartiovuori observatory is the former observatory of the Royal Academy of Turku. Building was completed 1819 and it was designed by German architect Carl Ludvig Engel. By its style, the neoclassical observatory is typical work of Engel and it has obvious similarities to Helsinki University Observatory and Pulkovo Observatory, which are as well Engel's work.

Located at 60.4486, 22.2767 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Astronomical observatories in Finland, Buildings and structures in Turku, Carl Ludvig Engel buildings, Infrastructure completed in 1819, Defunct astronomical observatories

Old Academy Building

The Old Academy Building is a neoclassical building, originally consecrated in 1817 for the Royal Academy of Turku in Turku, Finland. It is located in Cathedral Square next to Turku Cathedral. The building was designed by Swedish architect Carl Christoffer Gjörwell. Laying down the foundation stone of the Old Academy Building in 1802 was a milestone where Swedish king Gustav IV Adolf and Queen Fredrika Dorotea were present.

Located at 60.4517, 22.2797 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Government buildings completed in 1815, Buildings and structures in Turku, Neoclassical architecture in Finland, University of Turku

Old Great Square (Turku)

The Old Great Square is a medieval market square located in the city centre of Turku, Finland. It is located in the II District in very close proximity to Turku Cathedral. The area was the administrative and commercial centre of Turku since the founding of the city in the 13th century up until the Great Fire of Turku. Today, there are buildings alongside the Old Great Square, only on the southern side because the blocks on the northern side changed to Porthaninpuisto after the fire.

Located at 60.4508, 22.2758 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Turku, Squares in Turku

Per Brahe Statue

The Per Brahe statue (Finnish: Pietari Brahen patsas, Swedish: Per Brahes staty) is a monument of the general governor of Finland and first chancellor of the Academy of Turku, located in Brahenpuisto in Turku, Finland. It was designed by Walter Runeberg and revealed in 1888. The statue is made of bronze and stands 2.95 metres high. The base is made of red granite, standing 4 metres high.

Located at 60.4516, 22.2777 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Statues and sculptures in Turku, 1888 sculptures