- Turku Castle was built in the 1280’s on an island at the mouth of the River Aura as a stronghold for the Swedish rulers. ... Turku Castle saw much fighting.
- Found in 13th Century at a time when City was not even in place and was just one of the major trading squares. Turku Castle is one of the oldest building in Finland.
- Turku Castle (Turun Linna) is a large medieval castle in Turku, Finland, which has served as a stronghold as well as a granary and a prison.
- Turku Castle. The mighty Turku Castle has guarded by the River Aura since 1280`s. The castle`s high gray stone walls hide many unique moments from history.
- Turku Castle is one of the city’s most recognisable and historically significant places. ... Turku Castle has stood at the mouth of the Aura River since the 1280s.
- Turku Castle is one of the most important historical monuments in Finland. It was founded at the end of the 11th century as one of the royal castles of Sweden.
- It was a dark and cold late afternoon when we arrived at Turku Castle for a tour named Torture, death, and Ghosts at the Turku Castle.
- The massive ensemble of Turku Castle has stood at the mouth of the Aura River since 1280. Over its long history, the castle has served as a fortress...
- Turku Castle. The stately Turku Castle has guarded the mouth of the Aura River since the late 13th century.