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  The Archipelago of Finland - Villnäs - Askainen - the birth place of Marshall C. G. E. Mannerheim   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The municipality of Askainen is situated partially on the main land and partially on islands about 30 km from Turku.
In the middle of splendid green country, with the touch of the fresh sea.
The castle is representative in Finland of the rare palace type of architecture.
www.saaristo.org /eng/villnas.htm   (144 words)

  
 Lemu / Askainen, Finland
The route from Turku continues on a country road which branches off Road 8 on the left, heading for Askainen.
Askainen, 8km/5mi beyond Nyynäinen, has an old stone church.
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www.planetware.com /turku/lemu-askainen-sf-trn-lemu.htm   (91 words)

  
 MANNERHEIM - Special Topics - Louhisaari
Gustaf Mannerheim’s great-grandfather bought the estate in 1795, and it was to be the birthplace, childhood home and holiday resort of the marshal during the first two decades of his life.
Rowing, sailing and swimming in the waters of Mynämäki and Askainen were some of his favourite pastimes.
The Delegation of the Statue of Marshal of Finland bought the estate from the Hannus family in 1961, and donated it to the state.
www.mannerheim.fi /13_erity/e_louhis.htm   (207 words)

  
 Untitled Document   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The castle is surrounded by an English landscape park.
The history of Askainen Church dates back to the 16th century.
Askainen Church is located in Askainen near Turku
www.askainen.fi /englanti/sights.htm   (161 words)

  
 Tynilän lomamökit - Welcome!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Our cozy cottages are located right by the Baltic Sea in Livonsaari in Askainen.
If you're searching for a feeling of real Finnish landscape with a beautiful view over the waters and the green forest around, this is your place for vacation, in the warm summer and the beautiful winter.
Distances: nearest bus stop 2.5 km, nearest shop 3 km, town of Askainen 16 km, city of Turku 46 km.
www.netti.fi /~ilkksaar/index_eng.html   (97 words)

  
 WW2DB: Carl G. E. Mannerheim
The foundation of Mannerheim's political views, some questionable at some points, is found in his birth.
He was born in Askainen to a Swedish aristocratic family on the 4th of June,1867.
After he was born, his father had mismanaged his family's wealth and the family split up facing financial difficulties.
ww2db.com /person_bio.php?person_id=70   (1535 words)

  
 Saaristomeri   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Further eastward is Askainen, which is best known as the birth place of Finland's Marshal C.G.E. Mannerheim, who was born in Louhisaari Castle in 1867.
Velkua, which is located south of Askainen, is a small island community of 240 inhabitants.
Merimasku offers the tourist and island landscape and a rustic culture just 15 minutes drive from the town of Naantali.
www.travel.fi /saaristomeri/eng/pohjoinen.html   (321 words)

  
 Askainen Travel Guide - Askainen Vacations - VirtualTourist.com
Home » Travel Guides » Europe » Finland »; Länsi-Suomi » Askainen
Plan a Askainen vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Askainen locals.
General Tips in Askainen (2 Reviews - 2 Photos)
www.vtmail.com /travel/Europe/Finland/Laensi_Suomi/Askainen-243791/TravelGuide-Askainen.html   (265 words)

  
 Askainen Travel Tips - Askainen Travel Guide - VirtualTourist.com
Askainen Travel Tips - Askainen Travel Guide - VirtualTourist.com
Home » Travel Guides » Europe » Finland »; Länsi-Suomi » Askainen » General Tips
Tips and photos for Askainen vacations and tourism, posted by real travelers and Askainen locals.
www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Europe/Finland/Laensi_Suomi/Askainen-243791/General_Tips-Askainen-BR-1.html   (98 words)

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