4.5Turku Cathedral(690 reviews) - Finland's most valuable historical monument Historic Sites • Religious Sites • Educational sites
This medieval church is called the National Shrine of Finland. It is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and Finland's first bishop, St Henry. The oldest parts of the church go back to the 13th century. The church is 89 meters long, 38 meters wide, and 44.5 meters high. The height of the striking tower is 85.5 meters. Don't forget to visit the Cathedral Museum with a small entrance fee. It takes you on a journey through history from the early 1300s.See more..
Visited this place few times and it’s kind of creepy considering it’s history. Stops you and makes you think of how people used to live on this island. The church itself is very simple and nice. It’s old and you don’t see this old churches in this condition no more. The whole island is well worth the visit and the lunch is great at the restaurant.See more..
3.5Kuusisto Manor(6 reviews) - Gorgeous Manor set in rural seaside landscape Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings
Beautiful, historic, 300 years old wooden manor, set in idyllic, rural seaside landscape, surrounded by apple orchards, farm fields and forest. Easy drive from Turku. Lovingly restored rooms turned gallery/art spaces, with lots of natural light and lovely views to the outside. Interesting and diverse art exhibit. Gorgeous antique tile stoves in every room. Small cafe in manor kitchen, serving delicious tea and coffee and a small selection of home baked treats. The day we were there they had sweet little traditional Finnish spoonbread cookies, baked and served by the artist/curator. Easy walk to nearby castle ruins, perfect outing on a mild, sunny autumn day. Short walk on country road to manor from parking area. Nature walk with some environmental sculptures.See more..
3.0Alpo Jaakola Statuary Park(6 reviews) - Worth visiting during the summer Saturday: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Monuments & Statues
Many paintings and sculptures shown during the summer. A bit far from gereal roads, but worth visiting. Includes f.ex. a wall from his former home.See more..
5.0Ruukin Kehraamo ja Puoti(5 reviews) - Fantastic place Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Farms
Mathildedal Ironworks village is located in coastal area in southwest Finland next to Teijo National Park. Mathildedal is an idyllic village with lots of fascinating stories from the ironmills history, a special downshifting lifestyle with lots of outdoor activities and local fresh food from surrounding countryside. The area provides memorable nature experiences. You can experience the authentic milieu and the Finnish lifestyle. The area is situated by the sea and it is also a gateway to the Finnish archipelago.See more..
Interensting paintings over the inside walls. Nice archs. Tranquil atmosphere. Nice graveyard around the church.See more..
5.0Houtskär Church(1 review) - Beautiful wooden church built in the 18th century. Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Cemeteries • Churches & Cathedrals
The picturesque wooden church of S:t Maria, built in 1703, is home to the parish of Houtskar. Take a moment to enjoy the calm inside the church, then take a stroll through the graveyard where generations of Houtskar's past lay buried. Please pay attention and respect the functions (funerals, christenings..) taking place in the church. No bikes allowed.See more..
Kulturhus Björkboda, nicknamed "KUBU", is a multifunctional community venue in the middle of Kemiönsaari, opened in 2022. The 110-year-old school building houses changing exhibitions, a craft shop, a hall with a stage, a kitchen and a pop-up café as well as workshop, meeting and collaboration spaces.See more..
