WORLDEUROPEFINLAND TURKU
Biological Museum

Finland's flora and fauna in a natural setting whenever possible.

type:Hotspots
address:Yliopistonmäki
openinghours:Tue-Sun 10 am-3 pm
tel:+358 333 5774


Forum Marinum

Maritime centre with exhibitions on and events relating to shipping.

type:Hotspots
address:Linnankatu 72
openinghours:Mon-Thurs 10am-6pm, Fri-Sun 10am-4pm.
tel:+358 (0)2 282 9511


Luostarinmäki Handicrafts Museum

About 30 handicrafts shops illustrate the way of life of former generations.

type:Museums
address:Luostarinmäki
openinghours:Tues-Sun 10 am-3 pm
tel:+358-(0)2-262 0350


Kylämäki Museum

Village of living history.

type:Museums
address:Jaanintie 45
tel:+358 (0)2 262 0420


Turku Cathedral

" Turku Cathedral is the mother church of the Lutheran Church of Finland, and the country´s national shrine. It is also regarded as one of the major records of Finnish architectural history. "

type:Historical Sights
address:Cathedral Sq.
tel:+358 (0)2 261 7100


Ett Hem Museum

House of Consul Alfred Jacobsson and his wife Hélène that serves as an example of upper class life in Turku some 100 years ago.

type:Museums
address:Piispankatu 14
openinghours:Tue-Sun 12noon-3pm
tel:+358 (0)2 215 4279, 215 4396


Turku Castle

Turku's grey stone castle dating from the 13th century. The historical museum is also located in the castle.

type:Historical Sights
address:Linnankatu 80
tel:+358 (0)2 262 0300


Botanic Garden

A beautiful botanic garden in one of Turku's isles, Ruissalo. Lot of flowers, plants and trees from Finland and also elsewhere. Some 300 year old oaks are also worth of seeing.

Good bus connections make this sight easy to get to.

type:Parks, Gardens and Zoos
tel:+35822761900
openingHours:inside gardens 10-17, outside garden 10-20
url:www.sci.utu.fi
address:Ruissalon puistotie 215
email:puutarharuissalo@utu.fi


Sibelius Museum

Museum with a collection of 300 musical instruments.

type:Museums
address:Tue-Sun 11am-4pm
openinghours:Piispankatu 17
tel:+358 (0)2 215 4494


Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova

Duo museum with the Aboa Vetus on the one hand, allowing you a closer look at medieval times and the Ars Nova on teh other hand, offering an impressive insights into 20th century art.

type:Museums
address:Itäinen Rantakatu 4-6
tel:+358-(0)2-250 0552