Historic Centre of Turku

Turku is the oldest city in Finland, the first university in the country and former capital. Its port is an important trading spot. It is a very modern city that actually, was destroyed by a fire, and most of its center was basically restored from scratch. It is recommended to visit beginning in April because before April, the climate is just too harsh. The people are very friendly and must get themselves used to the timeframe of meals (eating at 11 in the morning many times). There are quite a few typical boats along the river that are restaurants, especially in the central part and next to the University.