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  Naantali - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Naantali ( IPA : /ˈnɑːntÉ‘li/) (Swedish NÃ¥dendal, Latin Vallis Gratiae - valley of grace), city in south-western Finland, known as the probably most important tourist centre of the country.
The small city, with a population of 13,818 ( 2004 - 12-31), is located in the province of Finland Proper 15 kilometres to the west of Turku, the province's capital.
The seaport of Naantali is the third largest in Finland in terms of goods traffic, and the city is home to a power plant and an oil refinery owned by the government-controlled company Fortum.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Naantali   (550 words)

  
 The City of Naantali, Finland
Naantali, or the Valley of Mercy, as the place was originally called in Latin, developed around a convent in the late 15th century.
The harbour of Naantali is, as far as goods traffic is concerned, the third largest in Finland (1994).
The popularity is probably due to the fact that Naantali, for a number of years, has made families with children a special target in its tourist marketing.
www.randburg.com /fi/naantali.html   (657 words)

  
 The Royal Spas of Europe - Naantali   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Naantali Spa Hotel has a clear vision: we wish to be a pioneering spa hotel in the Nordic countries.
Naantali Spa Hotel, which received the Meeting and Conference Hotel of the Year award, is continuously vibrant with new ideas: since August, our new Aqua Therapies section has been ready to pamper our customers, and in September — October, a German-style Oktoberfest will take place.
For the second time, Naantali Spa Hotel was this year again elected the Meeting and Congress Hotel of the Year amongst nearly 30 service providers.
www.press.royal-spas.net /naantali/topical/naantaliNewIdea.htm   (518 words)

  
 Naantalin Musiikkijuhlat | Naantali Music Festival
Naantali is a holiday town which you will love at first sight and want to visit again and again.
Naantali's fame as a spa resort is also well rooted in history.
People came to Naantali for its mineral water, way back in the early 18th century, and the first well house was built in the town towards the end of the century.
www.naantalimusic.com /en/info_naantali.phtml   (377 words)

  
 Qhist - social program
Naantali is an idyllic seaside town located some 20 km from Turku.
Naantali is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the Western-Finland.
The natural centre of the Naantali Old Town is the marina, a second living room for the locals and greatly admired by tourists.
qhist2005.utu.fi /ensocial.htm   (377 words)

  
 Naantali   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Naantali (Swedish Nådendal, Latin Vallis Gratiae - valley of grace), city in south-western Finland, known as the probably most important tourist centre of the country.
The small city, with a population of 13 500, is located in the province of Finland Proper 15 kilometres to the west of Turku, the province's capital.
The charter, now kept in the Swedish National Museum, was signed by King Christopher of Sweden ( Christopher of Bavaria), the then ruler of Finland, in 1443.
www.sciencedaily.com /encyclopedia/naantali   (594 words)

  
 Naantali Spa Hotel - Luxury hotel in Turku, Finland
Naantali Spa Hotel was chosen to "the Royal Spas of Europe" -cooperation organization, in which 10 carefully selected spa destinations belong, among others Bad Kissingen in Germany and Budapest from Hungary.
During the last century all the Finnish presidents have spent their summers in Naantali (the President's summer residence is in Naantali) and several royalties have visited the city of Naantali as well.
Naantali's reputation as a spa resort is also well rooted in history.
www.naantalispa.fi /english/html/royal_spas_info.html   (462 words)

  
 Port of Naantali   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Trade between Naantali and other Baltic Rim cities was brisk as early as the Middle Ages.
The Port of Naantali attracted the attention it was due in the 1940s, when the search was on to find a base for a national Finnish fuel reserve.
Naantali is the third biggest municipal port in Finland and only Helsinki and Kotka handle more tonnage.
palvelin.magis.com /satama/eng/historia.html   (260 words)

  
 Finland Naantali Spa Hotel & Yacht Suites
Naantali Spa Hotel with its lovely seaside atmosphere is a member of Royal Spas of Europe, a choice selection of spa destinations.
The stay at Naantali Spa Hotel is a pleasure worth experiencing.
The Naantali Spa is around 2 hours from Helsinki airport and around 2 hours from Tampere airport.
www.clubselectholidays.net /descriptions/NAANTALI.htm   (353 words)

  
 Naantali Church   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Naantali Church was completed in 1462 for a monastery, and the tower was added in 1794-1797.
The church has been restored in the 1860s, and the present appearance is from the reconstruction in 1963-1964.
Naantali Church is a landmark of Naantali town.
www.muuka.com /finnishpumpkin/churches/m_n/cwnan/church_cwnan.html   (42 words)

  
 Family Finland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Naantali is a holiday town which you will fall in love with at first sight.
Naantali is an enchanting mix of sea, archipelago, streets of idyllic wooden houses, events, a rich cultural history and activities for modern families.
Naantali's fame as a spa resort is rooted in history and Naantali Spa Hotel is a luxurious way to spend a holiday.
www.finland-family.com /eng/routes/westcoast.html   (1485 words)

  
 Kimmos Summer Holiday 1998   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The traffic between Turku and Naantali was organised by Höyryveturimatkat Oy, although railcars were driven by VR personnel, because railway traffic on state (RHK) tracks is still VR monopoly.
In the picture is the bridge to the biggest sight in Naantali, the Moomin's home valley.
Naantali is perhaps little smaller than Tornio, but has still more restaurants.
www.saunalahti.fi /~rautatie/kotimaki/karlsruhe/kuvat/summ1998   (834 words)

  
 Väski - Seikkailujen Saari - in English
Without a doubt, the most charming and appropriate way of travelling from Turku to Naantali is using the steamboat, Ukkopekka.
Naantali, Muumimaailma and Väski are popular holiday destinations, so book your reservations well in advance.
The enchanting island is located on the foreground of Naantali's old city and lies directly offshore of Muumimaalima.
www.vaski.com /vaski.php?sivu=english   (731 words)

  
 The Royal Spas of Europe - Naantali   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Naantali Spa Hotel's position at the forefront of Scandinavian spa hotels will be further reinforced with the opening of its new Sunborn Princess Yacht Hotel.
Naantali Spa Hotel is renowned for its high-class and friendly service.
Moominworld, the high point for families visiting Naantali, is only a ten-minute walk from the Spa Hotel.
www.press.royal-spas.net /naantali/topical/naantalispa_press_021015_en.htm   (605 words)

  
 BWNS: Mystical work inspires playwright
NAANTALI, Finland, 1 September 2004 (BWNS) -- After watching a play called "The Seven Valleys," drama teacher Hanna-Mari Aflatuni said she wished she could have joined the actors on stage.
Kuitunen, is a pharmacist and a mother of four children, is from Naantali, on the southern coast of the country.
Their daughter, Elina Kuitunen, 16, is one of the cast, while her brother, Jarkko, 26, is responsible for the technical aspects of the play.
news.bahai.org /story.cfm?storyid=321   (694 words)

  
 Royal Spas of Europe - Naantali
Naantali is the most popular resort area of Finland- bright summernights, pristine nature over 10,000 islands archipelago.
Naantali´s fame as a spa resort is well rooted in history.
People flocked to Naantali for its mineral water springs, which were opened in Naantali in the summer of 1723.
www.royal-spas.net /englisch/Naantali.htm   (155 words)

  
 MUUMI MAAILMA, NAANTALI, Finlandia : Infoparks.com
The Moomins are happy in their perfect Naantali home.
Naantali is a small town by the sea and an old and beautiful place just right for Moomins.
Moominworld is situated on two islands and the House of Surprises and Moomin Shop are to be found in Naantali's old town centre.
www.infoparks.com /sp/r_parcs/finland/parcs/FIN010/inf01.htm   (172 words)

  
 KULTARANTA
The President of the Republic's summer residence, Kultaranta, stands in beautiful 56-hectare grounds in Naantali on the southwest coast.
The scent and colour of these roses are at their peak in the middle of the summer, when the President and family and their guests come to Naantali for the holidays.
The parkland to the north of Kultaranta is in practically a natural state, though a few sandy pathways have been built there, and the woodland is kept in good condition.
www.tpk.fi /eng/institution/kultaranta.html   (330 words)

  
 Naantalin Musiikkijuhlat | Naantali Music Festival
Naantali Music Festival was born over 20 years ago when the first festival was organized on the initiative of a renowned cellist, professor Arto Noras.
As the first Naantali Music Festival now begins, I am convinced, however, that the timing, location and artistic level of the festival make the Finnish audience concider Naantali as a place worth to visit.
Naantali Music Festival continues to welcome warmly the friends of chamber music to start the festival summer in Naantali and to experience how the power and energy of music can lift us above the cares of the everyday.
www.naantalimusic.com /en   (242 words)

  
 Eco-Trip 2000   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Our first stop was Naantali, where we grouped all the bikes together and had the usual gawkfest with the locals.
Naantali is quite a picturesque little place, though somewhat touristified.
An entire small island off the Naantali harbour, Kailo, is given over to hosting this cultural experience, which the pilgrim reaches by means of a wooden bridge.
www.biplane.ch /~kauer/cycling/ecotrip2000   (7562 words)

  
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The Naantali Music Festival has been charming audiences with its high quality and excellent atmosphere since the 1980s.
The yachting season in Naantali begins early in the spring and lasts until late autumn.
The Floating Boat Exhibition with both new and second-hand boats includes also a lot of maritime programme for the whole family.The most extraordinary event is the islanders' yachting race with the crews dressed in oldfashioned costumes matching their yachts.
www.naantali.fi /englanti/events.htm   (338 words)

  
 Sheet   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
In the charming seaside town of Naantali there's a century-old annual tradition to choose the Sleepyhead of the year.
Naantali is a town where arts and music are as essential part of life as the sea and the yachts.
In summer evernings at 8 pm a song is played by a trumpet at the Naantali medieval church tower through August 31.
www.visitfinland.com /web/Publish.nsf/406f264558342e1bc225693c003b4338/9b3d5f0c4cca658dc2256a950050b1b3   (239 words)

  
 Naantali Tourist Service   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The guest harbour fees can be paid at Naantali Tourist Service outside the service hours of the harbour master.
Naantali Camping and the guest harbour are our units.
Naantali Tourist Service is located in the corner of Nunnakatu and Fleminginkatu beside the Church Park.
naantalinmatkailu.fi /eng/index.php?...&articleId=94   (116 words)

  
 Naantalin Musiikkijuhlat | Naantali Music Festival
Naantali is the most popular holiday town in Finland - it is the town of music, sea and sun.
When you decide to come to Naantali, contact the Naantali Tourist Service and we will make you a tailored programme offer with prices.
Naantali Tourist Service offers tourism services of Naantali and its surrounding areas with years of experience and expertise and with no extra charge.
www.naantalimusic.com /en/info_kartat.phtml   (236 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: 1948
July 20 - Cold War : President Harry S. Truman issues the second peacetime military draft in the United States amid increasing tensions with the Soviet Union (the first peacetime draft occurred in 1940 under President Roosevelt).
July 24 is the 205th day (206th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 160 days remaining.
July 26 is the 207th day (208th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 158 days remaining.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/1948   (9985 words)

  
 Mannerheim
D e Turku ou Naantali à la maison natale du Maréchal Mannerheim.
O ptionnellement nous pouvons visiter le port de la ville de Naantali avec ses jolies maisons de bois et les jardins luxuriants.
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www.saunalahti.fi /~lenas/sightseeing/fr/manerheim_fr.htm   (94 words)

  
 Baltic Spa Symphony: Naantali Spa in Southern Finland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Discerning North Americans are now discovering a superb spa, the five star Naantali Spa Resort.
Naantali is a charming old-style town on the coastline of the Garden of Skerries Archipelego.
Nearby is the city of Turku, a modern city that has restored much of its medieval heritage.
www.denvertravel.net /d/2635477_15394.htm   (468 words)

  
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The summer residence of the President of Finland dominates the landscape across the bay from the Naantali Marina.
For example, even the appearance of the Naantali Museum in the Hiilola House and the Käkölä Museum located on the Luonnonmaa Island show visitors how people have lived in the area for centuries.
Art is part of Naantali’s identity and, consequently, the numerous galleries welcome passing townspeople and tourists with open doors.
www.naantali.fi /englanti/attrac.htm   (476 words)

  
 Day 8
Ringette is the most popular sport in Naantali with approximately 250 players out of a population of around 20 000.
The Naantali players are considered to be professional athletes with living expenses covered and a trip at the end of each season.
We ate supper at the Player's Pub and then continued on to Turku for the second game which was held in a bomb shelter, circa WWII.
www.ringette.cc /id135.htm   (200 words)

  
 Turku TouRing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Moominworld is located in Naantali, only 16 kilometres from Turku.
Continue from Turku to Naantali with the Moominbus or by boat with the s/s Ukkopekka.
If you arrive to Naantali by car, you are advised to leave it at the Moomin Car Park.
www.turkutouring.fi /aktiviteetit.phtml?path=AKTIVITEETIT/Liikuntapaikat&id=245&kieli=englanti   (297 words)

  
 Royal Spas of Europe - Naantali   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Naantalis Berühmtheit als Badeort ist in der Geschichte gut bekannt.
Die Badegäste strömten nach Naantali wegen seinen Mineralwasserquellen, welche schon im Sommer 1723 geöffnet wurden.
Die Altstadt von Naantali mit den Holzgebäuden ist wie ein Freilichtmuseum und in nur 10 Minuten vom Badeort zu erreichen!
www.royalspas.com /naantali2.htm   (141 words)

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