RIVILÄ

RIVILÄ is a memorial in Turku, Archipelago Sea, Finland Proper. RIVILÄ is situated nearby to the peak Tonttumäki, as well as near the community center Tapulikadun kerhokeskus.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Martin’s Church and Turku Castle.

Martin’s Church

Church

Photo: Samulili, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Martin's Church in Turku, Finland, is the main church of Martin's parish, founded in 1921. The church was consecrated on the 450th anniversary of the birth of Martin Luther, on November 12, 1933. Martin’s Church is situated 380 metres north of RIVILÄ.

Turku Castle

Photo: Espandero, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Turku Castle is a medieval structure in the city of Turku, Finland. Together with Turku Cathedral, the castle is one of the oldest buildings still in use in Finland. Turku Castle is situated 1¼ km west of RIVILÄ.

Sigyn

Photo: Kallerna, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Sigyn, built in Gothenburg 1887, now museum ship in Turku, is the last remaining wooden barque used for trade across the oceans. At the time she was built there were thousands of similar vessels, but she was one of the last to be built. Sigyn is situated 550 metres west of RIVILÄ.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include IV District and Vähäheikkilä.

IV District

Suburb

Photo: Samulili, CC BY-SA 3.0.

The IV District, also known as Martti, is one of the central districts of Turku, Finland. It is located on the east side of the river Aura, between Tervahovinkatu in the west and Betaniankatu and Martinkatu in the east.

Vähäheikkilä

Suburb

Photo: Kotivalo, CC0.

Vähäheikkilä is a district of the city of Turku, in Finland. It is located to the south of the city centre, between Martti and Puistomäki. Despite the district's name it has nothing to do with Iso-Heikkilä, which is located on the other side of the city centre.