Vanhalinna

Vanhalinna is a neighborhood in Lieto, Turku, Finland Proper. Vanhalinna is situated nearby to the neighborhood Hakkinen, as well as near Tammi.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Old Castle of Lieto and Metsämäki racetrack.

Old Castle of Lieto

Archaeological site

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Old Castle of Lieto is a site of a hillfort in Lieto, Finland. It rises 55 meters above the sea level. The original name of the castle is not known. According to excavations, the castle has been in use three times during its history, in the Late Bronze Age and in Middle Iron Age.

Metsämäki racetrack

Stadium

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Metsämäki racetrack is a stadium.

Kurala Village of Living History

Museum

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Kurala Village of Living History is a museum, which is situated 3½ km southwest of Vanhalinna.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Haaga and Kohmo.

Haaga

Village

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Haaga is a village.

Kohmo

Suburb

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The city of Turku, Finland is divided into nine wards and into 87 non-governmental districts. These are composed of individual suburbs, and in the very centre of the city, sectors of the central business district are identified by Roman numerals. Kohmo is situated 3 km southwest of Vanhalinna.