Hämeenkatu

Hämeenkatu is a bus stop in Turku, Archipelago Sea, Finland Proper. Hämeenkatu is situated nearby to the community center Turku Taitokeskus Juselius, as well as near the movie theater Kino Kilta.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Turku Cathedral and Vartiovuori Observatory.

Turku Cathedral

Church

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Turku Cathedral is the only medieval basilica in Finland and the Mother Church of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland. It is the central church of the Lutheran Archdiocese of Turku and the seat of the Lutheran Archbishop of Finland, Tapio Luoma. Turku Cathedral is situated 270 metres north of Hämeenkatu.

Vartiovuori Observatory

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Vartiovuori Observatory is a former observatory in Turku, Finland. Designed by Carl Ludvig Engel, the building sits atop the Vartiovuori Hill from where it is clearly visible from different sides of the city centre. Vartiovuori Observatory is situated 160 metres southwest of Hämeenkatu.

Old Great Square

Square

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The Old Great Square is a medieval market square located in the city centre of Turku, Finland. It is located in the II District in very close proximity to Turku Cathedral. Old Great Square is situated 160 metres northwest of Hämeenkatu.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Vartiovuori hill and City Centre.

Vartiovuori hill

Locality

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Vartiovuori hill is a locality.

City Centre

Suburb

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.