Turku Cathedral is a landmark of this Finnish city. As with all of the Nordic region, Finland is known for its striking natural beauty. Lakes and forests cover much of the country, yet the majority of ...

BRYN MAWR – The Turku Cathedral Boys’ Choir Concert will be held at Proclamation Presbyterian Church, 278 Bryn Mawr Ave., 610 520 9500, on Friday, Oct. 21, at 7 p.m. This choir consists of 40 to 50 ...

TURKU, Finland — The city of Turku was once Finland’s largest city and a major administrative hub. Ah the glory days! During the past two centuries, both designations shifted to Helsinki. Given its ...

It’s time to set sail for two historic harbors on the northeast frontiers of Europe. Tallinn in Estonia and Turku in Finland are set to reign as the official European Capitals of Culture through 2011.

It’s 25°C at the beginning of August. As I stroll along a wide river — the banks embroidered with trendy restaurants and tomato-red poppies — I pass young couples on benches, laughing and cuddling.

Is there anywhere more festive than Finland at Christmas? Home to Father Christmas, the Nordic country knows how to make the holiday season special. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT But while ...

Finnish tourism last year welcomed its best ever figures, with more than seven million guests arriving from overseas for an overnight stay. The figure is even more impressive when one considers that ...