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Turku is one of the prime tourist destinations in Finland and the fifth largest city of the country. The tourism industry of the place has acquired a major boost over the years and attracts people from different corners of the globe. The city of Turku is situated on the mouth of the Aura River and located on the southwestern section of the country.

The history of Turku is quite enriched indeed and with the passage of time the place has surged ahead as one of the highly visited tourist destinations to be found in Finland. Turku has been recognized as one of the busiest sea ports of Finland and receives around 3.5 million passengers on a yearly basis.

Once you are in this historic city of Finland you will be amazed to discover and explore the various tourist attractions which has made it one of the sought after travel destinations. The vibrant cultural life which you can experience in the city will remain in your vivid memories for a long time. The kaleidoscopic beauty of the place is accentuated by many tourist attractions which can be named as the Cathedral of Turku, Waino Altonen Museum of Art, Medieval market, Sibelius Museum and the Turku Castle.

The rich cultural heritage of the city is conveyed by these places and Turku has been nominated by the European council as one of the candidates for the European Capital of Culture in the year 2011. The connectivity which the city can provide you also helps you to plan your Turku Travel well in advance. The airport of Turku operates flights from many parts of Europe and also across the world on a regular basis. The prospect of the growth in the excellent tourism vistas of the city makes many international airlines to operate their flights over there. The airport of Turku is situated at a distance of 8 kilometers from the city center.

Once you are in the city you would not face much hindrance in finding quality accommodation which it offers. There are a number of luxury and budget hotels which waits to provide you with top notch hospitality. The beeline of these hotels makes your Turku Tours luxurious and enjoyable. The transportation system of the place is also quite well organized and there are adequate buses , taxis and private vehicles which serves you.

Tourist Destinations in Finland
Helsinki	Kuopio
Oulu	Porvoo
Tampere	Turku