1. Pia Hindell, Antonio Leppe ja Otto Glad 2.5.2016
turku
Pia Hindell, Antonio Leppe ja Otto Glad

2. Turku is the oldest city in Finland, located in Southwest Finland by the Aura river. It is a city of art, history and culture. It is believed to have been established in 1229.
The word turku comes from tǔrgǔ, a word in Ancient Russian which means ”market place”
With inhabitants Turku is the fifth largest city in Finland.
Throughout history Finland’s the first capital city has been an important gate to the west. It continues to be a significant commercial port city. From Turku to Mariehamn and Stockholm sails passenger ships frequently.

3. Famous people from Turku
Paavo Nurmi – Finnish athelete runner. Olympic winner.
Mauno Koivisto - Former President of Finland

4. How to get there
It's easy for the traveller to get around in Turku and the Southwest-Finland region either in own vehicle, as well as on public transportation. There is an efficient public transportation system, and longer distances are covered in the comfort of long-distance buses and trains. There is an international airport and passenger ferry harbour in Turku.
Air Traffic & Turku Airport
Boat Traffic & Connections in the Archipelago
Railway Traffic & Railway Stations in Turku
Turku Bus Station /Long-distance Bus Traffic
Beautiful archipelago is easily accessible to the visitor, either by road or by ferryboat and connecting vessels.

5. River Aura and Suomen joutsen
Every year Turku attract a large number of both national and international tourists with the events and sights. The River Aura flowing through the city centre makes the city unique, culture-historical surroundings and the beautiful and extensive Turku Archipelago. The city's most well-known sights and historical attractions are the Turku Castle and the Turku Cathedral.
River Aura and Suomen joutsen

6. Attractions
The most important attractions, from the viewpoint of travel, in the area also include Turku's neighbouring town, Naantali. The most notable sights of the historically rich Naantali include the beautifully preserved Old Town, the Kultaranta summer residence of the President of Finland
The Moomin World theme park based on the stories of Tove Jansson.

7. Turku Castle – History goes to 1280
Turku Castle – History goes to It has played many roles: defensive bastion, Luxurious palace, Seat of goverment, Prison, warehouse, barracks.
Åbo Svenska Theater – The oldest theater of Finland.
176 years old, beautiful cristal, golden and diamond atmosphere

8. Where to go and what to do
Aboa Vetus is an underground area of ruins, where the genuine constructions tell the history of the oldest city in Finland.
Ruisrock Festival will be celebrated July 8th-10th, 2016 at the of Ruissalo in Turku, Finnational park land. Dozens of bands, artists and area performers will be performing in Ruissalo during the weekend.
The Forum Marinum Maritime Centre is a lively and versatile centre for maritime activities, comprising a national special maritime museum, and the Finnish Navy Museum.
In addition to being a maritime place of interest, the Forum Marinum is also a venue for meetings and public events
Theatre, Musicals, Jazz-festival, Museums, etc.

9. Restaurants in Turku
Restaurant Samppalinna, a part of the vibrant Turku history since spectacular wooden villa with terraces located on the banks of the River Aura.
Viking restaurant Harald, medieval atmosphere. Won TripAdvisor excellent destination award 2015

10. Accommodation
Spa Hotel Caribia – 4 star hotel Caribbean-themed hotel with waterpark.
Park Hotel - boutique hotel in an art nouveau–style building. Elegantly decorated rooms with parquet floors and antique furnishings

11. Marketing in social media
Visitturku.com, visitfinland.com

12. Sources: http://www.aboavetusarsnova.fi/en