Turku is a cultural gem with so many museums, galleries and old villages being preserved for the tourists and locals to understand and visit lifestyle of people who lived here centuries ago! Best time to visit Turku is around summer as the weather is perfect to explore the city and attractions and to make the most of City's various festivals and a chance to take the biking trip on one of the most popular cycling routes in Finland!
Plan a trip to Turku (Swedish: Abo), the oldest City in Finland that was once capital of Finland and an important trade centre! Even today, Turku is an important hub for education, business and culture, not to mention one of the top tourist destinations in Finland and Nordic region!
Some of the top attractions and a must visit while in Turku are - Turku Castle, Turku Cathedral, historical museum - Kylamaki Village of Living History, Archipelago Trail, Luostarinmaki Handicrafts Museum, Pharmacy Museum and Qwensel House, Abo Svenska Teater and many more! Of the many museums in the City, there is one that is dedicate to Music and one of the most famous composers - The Sibelius museum!
These important attractions along with various National and International festivals like Ruisrock, Turku Jazz and Medieval Market have made sure that tourism in Turku is ever increasing! Apart from being Finland's oldest City, it is also home to contemporary shopping markets, swanky restaurants and cafes and pulsating nightlife!