Turku

Overview

Introduction

The large port city of Turku at the mouth of the Aura River was founded in 1229 and was the Finnish capital until 1812. It's a great place to spend a few relaxing days—locals claim it has the best climate in Finland because of its southwestern location, 95 mi/155 km west of Helsinki.

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