 1 Kuusisto Bishop's castle In the Middle Ages, the island of Kuusisto was selected as the site for a stronghold for the bishops of the Catholic Church in Finland. The fortified castle served as their sanctuary until the Reformation. The castle was governed by altogether 15 Catholic bishops. Over the course of about 200 years, the castle was built in stages and used as a residence and fortress; it was a unique building in Finland. In 1528, King Gustavus Vasa of Sweden ordered that the castle be demolished. Today, all that remains is the basement and some walls. |
 2 Kuusisto Bishop's castle In the Middle Ages, the island of Kuusisto was selected as the site for a stronghold for the bishops of the Catholic Church in Finland. The fortified castle served as their sanctuary until the Reformation. The castle was governed by altogether 15 Catholic bishops. Over the course of about 200 years, the castle was built in stages and used as a residence and fortress; it was a unique building in Finland. In 1528, King Gustavus Vasa of Sweden ordered that the castle be demolished. Today, all that remains is the basement and some walls. |
 3 Kuusisto Bishop's castle In the Middle Ages, the island of Kuusisto was selected as the site for a stronghold for the bishops of the Catholic Church in Finland. The fortified castle served as their sanctuary until the Reformation. The castle was governed by altogether 15 Catholic bishops. Over the course of about 200 years, the castle was built in stages and used as a residence and fortress; it was a unique building in Finland. In 1528, King Gustavus Vasa of Sweden ordered that the castle be demolished. Today, all that remains is the basement and some walls. |
 4 Kuusisto Bishop's castle In the Middle Ages, the island of Kuusisto was selected as the site for a stronghold for the bishops of the Catholic Church in Finland. The fortified castle served as their sanctuary until the Reformation. The castle was governed by altogether 15 Catholic bishops. Over the course of about 200 years, the castle was built in stages and used as a residence and fortress; it was a unique building in Finland. In 1528, King Gustavus Vasa of Sweden ordered that the castle be demolished. Today, all that remains is the basement and some walls. |
 5 Kuusisto Bishop's castle In the Middle Ages, the island of Kuusisto was selected as the site for a stronghold for the bishops of the Catholic Church in Finland. The fortified castle served as their sanctuary until the Reformation. The castle was governed by altogether 15 Catholic bishops. Over the course of about 200 years, the castle was built in stages and used as a residence and fortress; it was a unique building in Finland. In 1528, King Gustavus Vasa of Sweden ordered that the castle be demolished. Today, all that remains is the basement and some walls. |
 6 Kuusisto Bishop's castle In the Middle Ages, the island of Kuusisto was selected as the site for a stronghold for the bishops of the Catholic Church in Finland. The fortified castle served as their sanctuary until the Reformation. The castle was governed by altogether 15 Catholic bishops. Over the course of about 200 years, the castle was built in stages and used as a residence and fortress; it was a unique building in Finland. In 1528, King Gustavus Vasa of Sweden ordered that the castle be demolished. Today, all that remains is the basement and some walls. |
 7 Kuusisto Bishop's castle In the Middle Ages, the island of Kuusisto was selected as the site for a stronghold for the bishops of the Catholic Church in Finland. The fortified castle served as their sanctuary until the Reformation. The castle was governed by altogether 15 Catholic bishops. Over the course of about 200 years, the castle was built in stages and used as a residence and fortress; it was a unique building in Finland. In 1528, King Gustavus Vasa of Sweden ordered that the castle be demolished. Today, all that remains is the basement and some walls. |
 8 Kuusisto Bishop's castle In the Middle Ages, the island of Kuusisto was selected as the site for a stronghold for the bishops of the Catholic Church in Finland. The fortified castle served as their sanctuary until the Reformation. The castle was governed by altogether 15 Catholic bishops. Over the course of about 200 years, the castle was built in stages and used as a residence and fortress; it was a unique building in Finland. In 1528, King Gustavus Vasa of Sweden ordered that the castle be demolished. Today, all that remains is the basement and some walls. |
 9 Kuusisto Bishop's castle In the Middle Ages, the island of Kuusisto was selected as the site for a stronghold for the bishops of the Catholic Church in Finland. The fortified castle served as their sanctuary until the Reformation. The castle was governed by altogether 15 Catholic bishops. Over the course of about 200 years, the castle was built in stages and used as a residence and fortress; it was a unique building in Finland. In 1528, King Gustavus Vasa of Sweden ordered that the castle be demolished. Today, all that remains is the basement and some walls. |
 10 Kuusisto Bishop's castle In the Middle Ages, the island of Kuusisto was selected as the site for a stronghold for the bishops of the Catholic Church in Finland. The fortified castle served as their sanctuary until the Reformation. The castle was governed by altogether 15 Catholic bishops. Over the course of about 200 years, the castle was built in stages and used as a residence and fortress; it was a unique building in Finland. In 1528, King Gustavus Vasa of Sweden ordered that the castle be demolished. Today, all that remains is the basement and some walls. |
 11 Kuusisto Bishop's castle In the Middle Ages, the island of Kuusisto was selected as the site for a stronghold for the bishops of the Catholic Church in Finland. The fortified castle served as their sanctuary until the Reformation. The castle was governed by altogether 15 Catholic bishops. Over the course of about 200 years, the castle was built in stages and used as a residence and fortress; it was a unique building in Finland. In 1528, King Gustavus Vasa of Sweden ordered that the castle be demolished. Today, all that remains is the basement and some walls. |
 12 Kuusisto Bishop's castle In the Middle Ages, the island of Kuusisto was selected as the site for a stronghold for the bishops of the Catholic Church in Finland. The fortified castle served as their sanctuary until the Reformation. The castle was governed by altogether 15 Catholic bishops. Over the course of about 200 years, the castle was built in stages and used as a residence and fortress; it was a unique building in Finland. In 1528, King Gustavus Vasa of Sweden ordered that the castle be demolished. Today, all that remains is the basement and some walls. |
 13 Kuusisto Bishop's castle In the Middle Ages, the island of Kuusisto was selected as the site for a stronghold for the bishops of the Catholic Church in Finland. The fortified castle served as their sanctuary until the Reformation. The castle was governed by altogether 15 Catholic bishops. Over the course of about 200 years, the castle was built in stages and used as a residence and fortress; it was a unique building in Finland. In 1528, King Gustavus Vasa of Sweden ordered that the castle be demolished. Today, all that remains is the basement and some walls. |
 14 Kuusisto Bishop's castle In the Middle Ages, the island of Kuusisto was selected as the site for a stronghold for the bishops of the Catholic Church in Finland. The fortified castle served as their sanctuary until the Reformation. The castle was governed by altogether 15 Catholic bishops. Over the course of about 200 years, the castle was built in stages and used as a residence and fortress; it was a unique building in Finland. In 1528, King Gustavus Vasa of Sweden ordered that the castle be demolished. Today, all that remains is the basement and some walls. |
 15 Kuusisto Bishop's castle In the Middle Ages, the island of Kuusisto was selected as the site for a stronghold for the bishops of the Catholic Church in Finland. The fortified castle served as their sanctuary until the Reformation. The castle was governed by altogether 15 Catholic bishops. Over the course of about 200 years, the castle was built in stages and used as a residence and fortress; it was a unique building in Finland. In 1528, King Gustavus Vasa of Sweden ordered that the castle be demolished. Today, all that remains is the basement and some walls. |
 16 Kuusisto Bishop's castle In the Middle Ages, the island of Kuusisto was selected as the site for a stronghold for the bishops of the Catholic Church in Finland. The fortified castle served as their sanctuary until the Reformation. The castle was governed by altogether 15 Catholic bishops. Over the course of about 200 years, the castle was built in stages and used as a residence and fortress; it was a unique building in Finland. In 1528, King Gustavus Vasa of Sweden ordered that the castle be demolished. Today, all that remains is the basement and some walls. |
 17 Kuusisto Bishop's castle In the Middle Ages, the island of Kuusisto was selected as the site for a stronghold for the bishops of the Catholic Church in Finland. The fortified castle served as their sanctuary until the Reformation. The castle was governed by altogether 15 Catholic bishops. Over the course of about 200 years, the castle was built in stages and used as a residence and fortress; it was a unique building in Finland. In 1528, King Gustavus Vasa of Sweden ordered that the castle be demolished. Today, all that remains is the basement and some walls. |
 18 Kuusisto Bishop's castle In the Middle Ages, the island of Kuusisto was selected as the site for a stronghold for the bishops of the Catholic Church in Finland. The fortified castle served as their sanctuary until the Reformation. The castle was governed by altogether 15 Catholic bishops. Over the course of about 200 years, the castle was built in stages and used as a residence and fortress; it was a unique building in Finland. In 1528, King Gustavus Vasa of Sweden ordered that the castle be demolished. Today, all that remains is the basement and some walls. |
 19 Kuusisto Bishop's castle In the Middle Ages, the island of Kuusisto was selected as the site for a stronghold for the bishops of the Catholic Church in Finland. The fortified castle served as their sanctuary until the Reformation. The castle was governed by altogether 15 Catholic bishops. Over the course of about 200 years, the castle was built in stages and used as a residence and fortress; it was a unique building in Finland. In 1528, King Gustavus Vasa of Sweden ordered that the castle be demolished. Today, all that remains is the basement and some walls. |
 20 Nauvo Church The Nauvo Church was built probably between years 1430 and 1450 and it's dedicated to St. Olaf. The mural paintings were made in the 17th century. The most significant artefact in church is the crucifix from the beginning of 15th century. The oldest music instrument in Finland, organs called "Nauvon positiivi" (built probably in 1664), was originally in the Nauvo church. |
 21 Nauvo Church The Nauvo Church was built probably between years 1430 and 1450 and it's dedicated to St. Olaf. The mural paintings were made in the 17th century. The most significant artefact in church is the crucifix from the beginning of 15th century. The oldest music instrument in Finland, organs called "Nauvon positiivi" (built probably in 1664), was originally in the Nauvo church. |
 22 Nauvo Church The Nauvo Church was built probably between years 1430 and 1450 and it's dedicated to St. Olaf. The mural paintings were made in the 17th century. The most significant artefact in church is the crucifix from the beginning of 15th century. The oldest music instrument in Finland, organs called "Nauvon positiivi" (built probably in 1664), was originally in the Nauvo church. |
 23 Nauvo Church The Nauvo Church was built probably between years 1430 and 1450 and it's dedicated to St. Olaf. The mural paintings were made in the 17th century. The most significant artefact in church is the crucifix from the beginning of 15th century. The oldest music instrument in Finland, organs called "Nauvon positiivi" (built probably in 1664), was originally in the Nauvo church. |
 24 Nauvo Church Votive ship, found in most Finnish churches. |
 25 Nauvo Church The Nauvo Church was built probably between years 1430 and 1450 and it's dedicated to St. Olaf. The mural paintings were made in the 17th century. The most significant artefact in church is the crucifix from the beginning of 15th century. The oldest music instrument in Finland, organs called "Nauvon positiivi" (built probably in 1664), was originally in the Nauvo church. |
 26 Nauvo Church The Nauvo Church pulpit is from 1652 |
 27 Nauvo Church The Nauvo Church was built probably between years 1430 and 1450 and it's dedicated to St. Olaf. The mural paintings were made in the 17th century. The most significant artefact in church is the crucifix from the beginning of 15th century. The oldest music instrument in Finland, organs called "Nauvon positiivi" (built probably in 1664), was originally in the Nauvo church. |
 28 War heroes Fallen in the war against the opressive neighbour |
 29 Nauvo Church The Nauvo Church was built probably between years 1430 and 1450 and it's dedicated to St. Olaf. The mural paintings were made in the 17th century. The most significant artefact in church is the crucifix from the beginning of 15th century. The oldest music instrument in Finland, organs called "Nauvon positiivi" (built probably in 1664), was originally in the Nauvo church. |
 30 Ring road Ferry |
 31 Ring road Seagull nesting |
 32 Ring road Ferry parking |
 33 Turku cathedral Considered to be the most important religious building in Finland, the cathedral has borne witness to many important events in the nation's history and has become one of the city's most recognizable symbols. The cathedral is situated in the heart of Turku next to the Old Great Square, by the river Aura. Its presence extends beyond the local precinct by having the sound of its bells chiming at noon broadcast on national radio. It is also central to Finland's annual Christmas celebrations. The cathedral was originally built out of wood in the late 13th century, and was dedicated as the main cathedral of Finland in 1300, the seat of the bishop of Turku. It was considerably expanded in the 14th and 15th centuries, mainly using stone as the construction material. The cathedral was badly damaged during the Great Fire of Turku in 1827, and was rebuilt to a great extent afterwards |
 34 Turku cathedral The bell tower with it's one-hand clock |
 35 Turku cathedral The main isle |
 36 Turku cathedral Votive ship |
 37 Turku cathedral The grave of Samuel Cockburn (which he usually spelled Cobron) (c. 1574 – December 1621), located in the Tavast chapel |
 38 Turku cathedral Evert Horn and Margareta Fincke grave in Tavast chapel. |
 39 Turku cathedral Gustaf Adolf II by the corpse of Evert Horn in 1615. |
 40 Turku cathedral Bishop Hemming's coffin in Gezelius chapel |
 41 Turku cathedral Katharina Månsdotter grave. |
 42 Turku cathedral Åke Henriksson Tott (1598–1640) and his wife, Christina Brahe, are buried here in St. Laurentius chapel. This monument was erected in 1678. |
 43 Turku cathedral High altar. Painting by Fredrik Westin 1834, a Swedish court painter. |
 44 Turku cathedral Ansgarius, Arch bishop of Hamburg-Bremen, the patriot saint of Scandinavia. |
 45 Turku cathedral Paintings by Robert Wilhelm Ekman 1850–1854 |
 46 Turku cathedral Paintings by Robert Wilhelm Ekman 1850–1854 |
 47 Turku cathedral Paintings by Robert Wilhelm Ekman 1850–1854 |
 48 Turku cathedral Old murals from the 15th and 16th century. |
 49 Turku cathedral Nave from the High altar. |
 50 Turku cathedral The pulpit was designed by Carl Engel after the great fire in 1827, |
 51 Turku cathedral The current main organ of the Cathedral was built by Veikko Virtanen Oy of Espoo, Finland, in 1980 and features 81 ranks with a mechanical action. |
 52 Turku cathedral Old murals from the 15th and 16th century. |
 53 Turku cathedral Old murals from the 15th and 16th century. |
 54 Turku cathedral Old murals from the 15th and 16th century. |
 55 Turku cathedral Original window, inside now because of numerous extensions of the church |
 56 Turku cathedral The monument of Torsten Stålhandske (died 1644) and his wife Christina Horn (died 1673). Stålhandske was the leader of Hakkapeliitat, a Finnish soldier patallion in the Swedish army, fighting on the 30-year war. |
 57 Turku cathedral Coffin of Thorsten Stålhandske at Turku Cathedral |
 58 Turku cathedral The chapel of Souls, also known as Stålhandske chapel |
 59 Turku cathedral Old baptismal font |
 60 Turku cathedral One of the side doors |
 61 Turku cathedral Old grave stone outside the church |