Turku Castle

Welcome to Turku Castle, the ancient, brooding guardian of the Aura River. As you approach its immense stone facade, notice the formidable base of the main keep, an astonishing five meters thick in some places. …

We begin our exploration at a critical choke point of medieval security: the Porter's Lodge. In an era where a sudden breach meant slaughter, this small, strategic room was vital. …

Moving away from the grim military defenses, we enter a space of spiritual refuge: the Castle Church. This specific chapel is known as the Sture Church, built by Sten Sture in the fourteen eighties during the late medieval period. …

Prepare to experience the absolute zenith of power in medieval Finland as we enter the King's State Room. During the sixteenth century, particularly under the rule of Duke John, this specific hall was the most important political…

The journey through Turku Castle brings us to a space that elicits a profound sense of horror—the medieval dungeons. As we stand over this foreboding opening in the floor, you are looking directly into the darkest chapter of…

Ascending to the second highest floor of the West Tower, we enter a heavily protected space known as the Silver Vault. As the name suggests, this formidable room was designed as the ultimate secure storage for the Crown's most…

We conclude our interior exploration by addressing the senses of taste and smell at the Castle Restaurant. Housed within the historic walls, this dining hall allows visitors to partake in deep-rooted Finnish culinary traditions,…

As we step back out through the main gates and into the crisp air along the Aura River, take a final look back at the sprawling, imposing mass of Turku Castle. The journey you have just completed through its halls is a microcosm…