Turku

Finland

Turku is Finland's oldest city and former capital, on the southwest coast at the mouth of the Aura River. Founded in the 13th century, it was the medieval seat of bishop and crown. Attractions include Turku Castle guarding the harbor, the cathedral — the mother church of Finland — the Luostarinmäki open-air craft museum of wooden houses, the riverfront's museum ships, the Aboa Vetus archaeology under the city, and ferries to the vast archipelago toward Åland.