See: Updated listing for Cloister Hill
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| name=Cloister Hill | alt=Luostarinmäki | url=http://www.turku.fi/Public/default.aspx?contentid=9897&nodeid=4550 | email=
| name=Cloister Hill | alt=Luostarinmäki | url=http://www.turku.fi/Public/default.aspx?contentid=9897&nodeid=4550 | email=
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| address=Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.
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| address=Vartiovuorenkatu 2 | lat=60.
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| hours= | price=€6/4/4, family €15.50
| hours= | price=€6/4/4, family €15.50
| content=In 1827 a fire destroyed almost all of Turku. Cloister Hill area was the only larger part of the city that was saved. Now the area is preserved and it houses the Luostarinmäki Handicrafts Museum (''Käsityöläismuseo''), an outdoor museum with charming late 18th century wooden house quarters. The museum is even globally unique, since all the buildings are in their original places which is extremely rare in an outdoor museum. Over 30 workshops from different fields of craftsmanship display the City's handicrafts history and craftsmen's dwellings. During the summer season, the museum's workshops have craftsmen working there every day. The museum's shops, postal office and cafeteria serve customers round the year. The highlight of the year are the Handicrafts Days in August. During the days, masters of different professions, i.e. Golden Apple Guild masters and apprentices get together and their products are sold in the museum's shops.
| content=In 1827 a fire destroyed almost all of Turku. Cloister Hill area was the only larger part of the city that was saved. Now the area is preserved and it houses the Luostarinmäki Handicrafts Museum (''Käsityöläismuseo''), an outdoor museum with charming late 18th century wooden house quarters. The museum is even globally unique, since all the buildings are in their original places which is extremely rare in an outdoor museum. Over 30 workshops from different fields of craftsmanship display the City's handicrafts history and craftsmen's dwellings. During the summer season, the museum's workshops have craftsmen working there every day. The museum's shops, postal office and cafeteria serve customers round the year. The highlight of the year are the Handicrafts Days in August. During the days, masters of different professions, i.e. Golden Apple Guild masters and apprentices get together and their products are sold in the museum's shops.
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| name=St Michael's Church |alt=Mikaelinkirkko | url=https://www.turunseurakunnat.fi/portal/en/churches_and_chapels/michael_s_church/ | email=
| name=St Michael's Church |alt=Mikaelinkirkko | url=https://www.turunseurakunnat.fi/portal/en/churches_and_chapels/michael_s_church/ | email=
| address=Puistokatu 16 | lat=60.44871 | long=22.24801 | directions=
| address=Puistokatu 16 | lat=60.44871 | long=22.24801 | directions=
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| phone=+358-2-261-7110
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| phone=+358-2-261-7110 | tollfree= | fax=+358-2-261-7112
| hours=Open in summer (Jun-Aug) Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-1pm, Sun 11am-1pm | price=Free
| hours=Open in summer (Jun-Aug) Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-1pm, Sun 11am-1pm | price=Free
| content=The western skyline of the city of Turku is dominated by Michael's Church which was consecrated in 1905. It was designed by Professor Lars Sonck. When he won the competition for the church in 1894, Sonck was only a 23-year old architectural student. Michael's church is a distinguished example of the neogothic style in architecture. It is a long church with three aisles, galleries and a multifaceted choir. In addition to the main entrance there are also doors at each corner of the church. The sacristy is situated behind the choir. The main spire rises to a height of 77 meters from the foundations. Many locals favor its as a wedding Church.
| content=The western skyline of the city of Turku is dominated by Michael's Church which was consecrated in 1905. It was designed by Professor Lars Sonck. When he won the competition for the church in 1894, Sonck was only a 23-year old architectural student. Michael's church is a distinguished example of the neogothic style in architecture. It is a long church with three aisles, galleries and a multifaceted choir. In addition to the main entrance there are also doors at each corner of the church. The sacristy is situated behind the choir. The main spire rises to a height of 77 meters from the foundations. Many locals favor its as a wedding Church.
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| name=Martin's Church | alt=Martinkirkko | url=https://www.turunseurakunnat.fi/portal/en/churches_and_chapels/martin_s_church/ | email=
| name=Martin's Church | alt=Martinkirkko | url=https://www.turunseurakunnat.fi/portal/en/churches_and_chapels/martin_s_church/ | email=
| address=Huovinkatu | lat=60.44079 | long=22.25434 | directions=
| address=Huovinkatu | lat=60.44079 | long=22.25434 | directions=
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| phone=+358-2-261-7120
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| hours=Open by agreement. Service in Finnish on Sundays at 10AM. | price=Free
| hours=Open by agreement. Service in Finnish on Sundays at 10AM. | price=Free
| content=Martin's parish was founded in 1921 after which the parish council decided to build a church of its own. The church was consecrated on the 450th anniversary of the birth of Martin Luther, on the 12 of November 1933. The designers of the church were the architects Totti Sora and Gunnar Wahlroos. The church represents architechtual functionalism. Martin's church is a long church with three aisles with very narrow side aisles. The church has a functional and singular practicality of its own. The barrel-vaulting of the roof is one of the most outstanding features of the church. The whole altar wall is covered with an "al secco" painting of the Saviour nailed to the cross at Golgatha. This massive work is 15 meters high and 9.5 meters in breadth. At the time of painting this was the largest painting of its type in the whole of Scandinavia.
| content=Martin's parish was founded in 1921 after which the parish council decided to build a church of its own. The church was consecrated on the 450th anniversary of the birth of Martin Luther, on the 12 of November 1933. The designers of the church were the architects Totti Sora and Gunnar Wahlroos. The church represents architechtual functionalism. Martin's church is a long church with three aisles with very narrow side aisles. The church has a functional and singular practicality of its own. The barrel-vaulting of the roof is one of the most outstanding features of the church. The whole altar wall is covered with an "al secco" painting of the Saviour nailed to the cross at Golgatha. This massive work is 15 meters high and 9.5 meters in breadth. At the time of painting this was the largest painting of its type in the whole of Scandinavia.
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| address=Kirkkotie 46 | lat=60.46221 | long=22.29355 | directions=
| address=Kirkkotie 46 | lat=60.46221 | long=22.29355 | directions=
| phone=+358-2-261-7130 | tollfree= | fax=
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| hours=Open by agreement. In summertime (Jun-Aug) Mon-Fri 10am-4pm
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| hours=Open by agreement. In summertime (Jun-Aug) Mon-Fri 10am-4pm | price=Free
| content=St Catherine's Church represents old medieval church building tradition. Although it wasonce completely destroyed and has undergone several renovations, it has preserved something of its original appearance and retains the basic plan of a medieval Finnish church.
| content=St Catherine's Church represents old medieval church building tradition. Although it wasonce completely destroyed and has undergone several renovations, it has preserved something of its original appearance and retains the basic plan of a medieval Finnish church.
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| phone=+358-2-262-5162 | tollfree= | fax=
| phone=+358-2-262-5162 | tollfree= | fax=
| hours= Open during the summer season from 1 June to 31 August | price=
| hours= Open during the summer season from 1 June to 31 August | price=
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| content=Vepsä island is a beautiful island located in Turku archipelago. From the vantage point on the rugged rock, you can see glittering waters and awesome landscapes of ''Airisto''. On the way up, you can search for geocaches, if you want. Former hiding place of smugglers hides nowadays modern hobbies and hobby equipments. You can go hiking for example, swim on a child safe beach, have a barbecue, take a sauna bath, play miniature golf, and enjoy other summery activities. People who like water sports can rent a boat or a canoe. One of the new activities is sumo wrestling in air filled suites. After an active day you can eat in the island’s own café restaurant. Ice-creams and snacks are for sale also in a kiosk. You can go to Vepsä for a one day trip, or stay for a longer time. Cozy summer cabins offer you warm surroundings to stay over night, and are very popular among visitors. There are three saunas to hire, one of them is reserved for enterprises.
You can reserve the representation sauna and a barred hot tub beforehand. Three
islands - Mustaluoto, Vähä-Tervi and Pikku-Vepsä - are all close to Vepsä. They are charming targets to visit and available for Vepsä visitors.
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| content=Vepsä island is a beautiful island located in Turku archipelago. From the vantage point on the rugged rock, you can see glittering waters and awesome landscapes of ''Airisto''. On the way up, you can search for geocaches, if you want. Former hiding place of smugglers hides nowadays modern hobbies and hobby equipments. You can go hiking for example, swim on a child safe beach, have a barbecue, take a sauna bath, play miniature golf, and enjoy other summery activities. People who like water sports can rent a boat or a canoe. One of the new activities is sumo wrestling in air filled suites. After an active day you can eat in the island’s own café restaurant. Ice-creams and snacks are for sale also in a kiosk. You can go to Vepsä for a one day trip, or stay for a longer time. Cozy summer cabins offer you warm surroundings to stay over night, and are very popular among visitors. There are three saunas to hire, one of them is reserved for enterprises. You can reserve the representation sauna and a barred hot tub beforehand. Three islands - Mustaluoto, Vähä-Tervi and Pikku-Vepsä - are all close to Vepsä. They are charming targets to visit and available for Vepsä visitors.
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* {{marker|type=see|name=Hirvensalo|lat=60.4051 | long=22.2111}}, {{marker|type=see|name=Satava|lat=60.372 | long=22.169}} and {{marker|type=see|name=Kakskerta|lat=60.359 | long=22.233}}
Islands are three large island right off the coastline of Turku next to the city. They form a line of three islands that form a set of natural areas with several villages and a variety of things to see and do. Located on the mainland-side of the Hirvensalo island, facing the shipping lanes, Pikisaari, Lauttaranta and Honkaistenranta are the first settlements, while the inner reaches of the island are still quite rural in nature. Today, Hirvensalo is a haven for single-family homes and good, clean living. Some famous names from Hirvensalo are sculptor and academic, Wäinö Aaltonen and artist Jan-Erik Andersson, whose unique leaf-shaped house is located near the Hirvensalo bridge. Hirvensalo also has a [http://www.hirvensalo.fi/ sports centre], where visitors can ski in the winter and ride [http://www.mccaction.com/turku/ downhill cars] in the summer. Ekvalla beach is situated on the Satava island. This sandy beach is a good choice for families and sun seekers as well as disabled. Whatever your physical impairment you can have a dip as this swimming area has specially designed walkways and a wheelchair ramp into the water. Swimming lifeguards are available during the school summer holiday period. The last island of the three, Kakskerta, was ones an independent town. Nowadays its part of Turku, and you can enjoy the lovely archipelago nature on the island. In addition you can enjoy the golf course at Harjattula or visit the site of the TV series Hovimäki at Brinkhall Manor. There's also a stone church on the island, which dates from the 1760's.
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* {{marker|type=see|name=Hirvensalo|lat=60.4051 | long=22.2111}}, {{marker|type=see|name=Satava|lat=60.372 | long=22.169}} and {{marker|type=see|name=Kakskerta|lat=60.359 | long=22.233}} Islands are three large island right off the coastline of Turku next to the city. They form a line of three islands that form a set of natural areas with several villages and a variety of things to see and do. Located on the mainland-side of the Hirvensalo island, facing the shipping lanes, Pikisaari, Lauttaranta and Honkaistenranta are the first settlements, while the inner reaches of the island are still quite rural in nature. Today, Hirvensalo is a haven for single-family homes and good, clean living. Some famous names from Hirvensalo are sculptor and academic, Wäinö Aaltonen and artist Jan-Erik Andersson, whose unique leaf-shaped house is located near the Hirvensalo bridge. Hirvensalo also has a [http://www.hirvensalo.fi/ sports centre], where visitors can ski in the winter and ride [http://www.mccaction.com/turku/ downhill cars] in the summer. Ekvalla beach is situated on the Satava island. This sandy beach is a good choice for families and sun seekers as well as disabled. Whatever your physical impairment you can have a dip as this swimming area has specially designed walkways and a wheelchair ramp into the water. Swimming lifeguards are available during the school summer holiday period. The last island of the three, Kakskerta, was ones an independent town. Nowadays its part of Turku, and you can enjoy the lovely archipelago nature on the island. In addition you can enjoy the golf course at Harjattula or visit the site of the TV series Hovimäki at Brinkhall Manor. There's also a stone church on the island, which dates from the 1760's.
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