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	Turku - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Turku has a cultural identity as Finland's historical centre, as it was the largest city in the country and served as its capital from its foundation in the 13th century to 1812.
		Turku is the central economic hub of southwestern Finland, and the capital of the Turku economic district.
		Turku is a candidate city for European Capital of Culture in 2011, and the city council has approved numerous projects to boost the city's image in preparation for that status.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Turku (3464 words)

	Archipelago - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		An archipelago is a landform which consists of a chain or cluster of islands.
		Archipelagoes are often volcanic, forming along mid-ocean ridges or hotspots, but there are many other processes involved in their construction, including erosion and deposition.
		The Archipelago Exchange is a fully electronic stock exchange that agreed to merge with the New York Stock Exchange in April 2005 to form the for-profit NYSE Group.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Archipelago (219 words)

	Turku travel guide - Wikitravel
		Turku [1] is a city in the Southwest of Finland.
		Turku has approximately 175 000 inhabitants, and was the most important city in Finland until the early 19th century, when the Russians made Helsinki the capital city.
		Turku is at its best during the summertime, and hosts a great number of festivals, including rock festivals, chamber music festivals and a renaissance faire.
	wikitravel.org /en/Turku (2090 words)

	Turku (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Turku in the South-western corner of Finland is the oldest city and the first capital of the whole country.
		Turku is often said to be the only West European town in Finland as all medieval European towns have four things in common: a river for transport, a cathedral for religious power, a castle that represent the secular power and last but not least - a market place for acts of commerce.
		Turku Castle, dating back to the 1280s, is one of the most outstanding examples of Finland´s national heritage.
	www.visitfinland.com /web/lv/publish.nsf/(pages)/Turku?OpenDocument (745 words)

	Museums in the Archipelago; The Archipelago (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The Turku Archipelago comprises fourteen rural municipalities and the town of Parainen.
		The Turku Archipelago includes approximately 20,000 islands, the majority of which are uninhabited.
		The archipelago is divided into the inner, middle and outer archipelago.
	www.wakkanet.fi /~museot/english/archipelago.htm (410 words)

	Cruise Baltic - Turku (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Turku was founded at the river Aura already in 1229.
		The archipelago is a pure paradise for anyone who likes the peacefulness and quietness.
		Turku is an old but still modern city directly on the river, by the sea and with wonderful nature.
	www.cruisebaltic.com /composite-49.htm (218 words)

	The South
		Turku, the oldest city in Finland, is located in the southwest and includes a lovely 20,000 island Archipelago.
		The 775 year old Turku was the capital of Finland until 1812.
		The unique 500km Archipelago National Park in the south western corner of Finland is formed of small rocky islands and larger tree covered islands separated by extensive area of water.
	www.finnishlakesidecabins.com /South.htm (785 words)

	Aurora 3/2002: Islanders’ identity under pressure from change
		This is evident from a study conducted in the archipelago of South West Finland for a doctoral thesis by Katriina Siivonen, a student at the Graduate School on Cultural Interaction and Integration.
		Ms Siivonen, who is a post-graduate student at the graduate school of the University of Turku, has been able to concentrate on the subject long and thoroughly enough to ensure that the material for the doctoral thesis covers the subject as widely as possible.
		A traditional landscape in the Turku Archipelago, a sight from Högsåra Marina in Dragsfjärd, in South West Finland.
	www.utu.fi /aurora/3-2002/14.html (741 words)

	Sightseeing Finland Lenas SIGHTSEING guided tours in Finland
		Mein Angebot in Kürze Führungen in TURKU und Umgebung durch lizensierte Führerin, mittels klimatisiertem Kleinbuss der reichlich Platz für bis zu 8 Personen bietet.
		Stadtrundfahrt in Turku, der ältesten Stadt Finnlands, einschließlich Kathedrale.
		Königsstrasse Turku - Helsinki oder Helsinki - Turku.
	www.saunalahti.fi /~lenas/engelska.htm (2882 words)

	Velkua.fi/english - Municipality (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Velkua is a small, beautiful municipality with about 245 inhabitants, located in the Turku archipelago off the west coast of Finland.
		The nearest towns are Naantali, Raisio and Turku.
		Turku is only a little more than half an hour's drive away.
	www.velkua.fi /english/municipality (205 words)

	Turku Annual
		In the Archipelago Sea which spreads over 15 parishes, enough suitable routes can be found for everyone in the dense network of sea lanes, whether you prefer the lush inner islands or the barren outer ones.
		The archipelago's transport connections, apart from keeping open the supply lines from the mainland even at the worst time of spring thaw, give wonderful possibilities to such people as cyclists, ornithologists and anglers to get to know the islands.
		Turku's 'local sea' is Airisto, which has inspired Finnish artists from landscape painters to pop composers, and on whose south coast Pargas is also situated.
	www.g5dd.com /turkuannual/?path=archipelago (1518 words)

	IFIP WG 9.2 Computers and Social Accountability
		Turku is reachable by air via Helsinki, Stockholm or Copenhagen.
		This route takes you through one of the most beautiful archipelagos in the world; The Stockholm archipelago having marvelous Scandinavic type villa’s and the Turku archipelago which has more wild forest and small summer cottages.
		For more information about Turku and travel connections, please consult the information below or for more general information of Turku region the website: www.turkutouring.fi.
	www.cs.utu.fi /ifip/WG9.2_Conference_2005/Travel.htm (308 words)

	Social (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		A reception by the city of Turku is provided in the City Hall on Wednesday at 19.00 and it will continue until 20.30.
		Dinner at sea - a trip to the Turku Archipelago with the steamship s/s Ukkopekka, Thusday 27th June, 2002, at 19.00 - 24.00.
		The steamship kitchen serves Archipelago lamb, potherbs seasoned with honey, mushrooms, home-made pâté, salads, fl bread and potatoes.
	www.edu.utu.fi /konf/social.htm (349 words)

	[commie] archipelago
		It's just smaller than the Turku > > archipelago that extends all the way to the Åland islands.
		No, Helsinki archipelago is a lot larger than just Suomenlinna (which BTW consists of four, not three islands =).
		The same archipelago continues uninterrupted basically from Hanko to the Russian border.
	www.mail-archive.com /commie@oy.com/msg01257.html (158 words)

	Sherpa Bike Rides: Cycling Holidays Finland Archipelago
		The Turku Archipelago is one of Finland's most stunning natural phenomena - 20,000 islands stretching out into the sea from the city of Turku in the southwest part of the country.
		Our circular route starts in Turku, Finland's oldest city, established in 1229 (776 years old in 2005), where you will enjoy a ride around the historic city with its medieval castle, cathedral and riverside paths.
		You will reach the heart of the archipelago arriving on the Island of Inio, Houtskar (the only Swedish speaking island), Korpoo and Nauvo, where there are 3000 islands and skerries in Nauvo's unique archipelago.
	www.sherpa-walking-holidays.co.uk /tours/cycling/cfidos.htm (1196 words)

	Humanities Polytechnic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The Turku unit is situated on the island of Kakskerta in the Turku archipelago and is beautifully positioned for those who value nature.
		Yet access to Turku - the oldest, medieval city in Finland – is quick and easy.
		The Turku unit is high-equipped with the computer technology needed in different studies.
	www.humak.edu /english/turku/index.php (203 words)

	Cycling in Finland / Packages / Western (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The Turku archipelago are one of Finland’s most stunning natural phenomena – 20 000 islands stretching out into the sea from the city of Turku in the country’s south-west.
		Personal arrival to Turku, Finland’s oldest city, reached by a variety of means : by air via Helsinki, by sea from Stockholm, by 2 hour train from Helsinki, or via the port of Hanko with ferries to Germany.
		Back to the mainland and time to explore the city of Turku in more detail with overnight in the city, and a chance to sample dinner in one of its many high class restaurants.
	www.visitfinland.com /cycling/eng/packages/western/turku.html (563 words)

	Sports & Adventure - Finland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The Turku archipelago are one of Finland's most stunning natural phenomena - 20,000 islands stretching out into the sea from the city of Turku in the country's south-west.
		Arrive in Turku, Finland's oldest city, reached by a variety of means: by air via Helsinki, by sea from Stockholm, by 2 hour train from Helsinki, or via the port of Hanko with ferries from Germany.
		Depart Turku by morning cruise to Mariehamn, the capital of the Åland islands.
	www.nordicsaga.com /MainPages/SportsAdventure/SportsAdventure06.php (2618 words)

	Getting in touch with FiMSIC
		Turku is a lively city with three universities and Turku polytechnic.
		Besides the beautiful nature and sea, Turku has also an interesting city life with a large variety of things to do, and especially during the summer time there are many cultural events organised.
		Turku archipelago (cruises or a bus to a nearby islands)
	www.fimsic.org /english/info_turku.html (559 words)

	Turku Archipelago – a holiday amidst thousands of islands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Southwest of the city of Turku lies a unique sea area comprising a myriad of islands and known as Saaristomeri (the Southwestern Archipelago).
		The thousands of islands and skerries are part of the biggest archipelago in the world.
		The inhabitants of the Turku Archipelago are happy to receive you and serve you in the best possible manner.
	www.finland.com /res-Turku-ctyall-121-id.do (257 words)

	Holiday cottages in the archipelago of Turku - Finland
		Fishing, swimming, sauna, trips around the islands of the Archipelago of Turku are just some of the unforgettable experiences both children and adults can enjoy during their Finnish holiday.
		Our cottages in the outer archipelago come with own coast-line, pier of your own and a small motorboat and life-jackets.
		The Archipelago is a unique travel destination situated in the island area in south west of Finland.
	www.ikp-safety.com /Engelska/in_english.htm (490 words)

	Farma Maaseutukeskus
		This ancient road to Häme starts in Turku beside the Cathedral, follows the course of the Aurajoki River in Kaarina and Lieto and the River Paimionjoki all the way through Tarvasjoki, Marttila and Koski to the centre of Somero and on to Hämeenlinna.
		In particular, it was popular with merchants on their journey from the wildernesses of Häme to Turku, where furs were exchanged to weapons, textiles, salt and jewellery.
		This maritime National Park is located in the outer reaches of the archipelago, on the southern edge of the Saaristomeri sea area.
	www.farma.fi /matkailu/mr_eng.htm (1667 words)

	Katriina Siivonen - homepage
		The projects I have been involved in are called "Scenarios of the future of Åboland", Eco-information society: the criteria and operational possibilities (E-Knowledge) and Culture as resource of the countryside.
		Since 1999 I have lead an Archipelago group for ethnologists at the University of Turku.
		The group consists of about ten students and researchers who are working with a graduate or doctoral thesis related to the Turku archipelago.
	www.tukkk.fi /tutu/englsiivonen.htm (297 words)

	Beyond Boundaries Travel: Biking TURKU— NAANTALI— MUSTIO— HELSINKI
		A gorgeous ride across the scenic Finnish countryside and the spectacular Turku Archipelago, with 3 nights at the fabulous Naantali Spa, a night in the magnificent splendor of Mustio Castle, 2 nights in the heart of exciting Helsinki, and 3 delightful cooking classes with dinner.
		Arrival to Turku by boat or by air.
		Then continue to Turku, the former capital of Finland.
	beyondboundariestravel.com /barge_bike/biking_king1.html (494 words)

	Finland travel guide - Facts, hotels, events etc - Finland.com
		Southern Finland is traversed by the King´s Road tourist route that follows the old postal road from Turku to Vyborg.
		The archipelago in the Gulf of Finland, extending from Turku to the Åland Islands was formed when the ice sheet of the last glaciation retreated across the bedrock, giving it its unique shape...
		In Uusikaupunki, a bay of the sea (Kaupunginlahti) extends right to the centre of the town, and the scenic archipelago is also close by...
	www.finland.com (1786 words)

	Beyond Boundaries Travel: Biking King's Road Group or Self-guided Cycling Tours
		The Turku archipelago are one of Finland's most stunning natural phenomena - 20 000 islands stretching out into the sea from the city of Turku in the country's south-west.
		We suggest an extra night in Kustavi where there is a possibility for a good circular cycle ride during the extra day, and/or on the island of Nauvo where there is a similar possibility for an extra day's cycling, including ferry hops too if desired.
		If you wish, you can extend the ISLAND HOPPING BY BICYCLE IN THE TURKU ARCHIPELAGO with an extension to the beautiful Aland Islands - the Aland Islands tour can also be bought as a package in its own right, beginning and ending in Stockholm or in Turku.
	www.beyondboundariestravel.com /barge_bike/biking_king4.html (743 words)

	Turku Archipelago - Routes (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Turku is the gate to the largest and most beautiful archipelago in the world.
		This most scenic of roads attracts more and more cyclists in summer and is an easy and enjoyable way to get to know the archipelago.
		8 ferries along the clearly marked 250 km Archipelago Trail route take the cyclist from one island to the next through unique unspoiled countryside.
	www.saaristo.org /eng/routes-archipelago.htm (126 words)

	Cycling in Finland - Island Hopping Turku Archipelago Tour
		The Turku archipelago are one of Finland’s most stunning natural phenomena – 20,000 islands stretching out into the sea from the city of Turku in the country’s south-west.
		As well as the fun of the ferries, there are also picturesque harbour villages to visit, all set against the backdrop of beautiful, unspoilt and very peaceful countryside.
		In Turku enjoy a ride around the historic city with its medieval castle, cathedral, and riverside cycle paths.
	www.2wheeltreks.co.uk /Cycling_Finland_Turku.htm (450 words)

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