Tuorla Observatory

#37 among destinations in Finland

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Tuorla Observatory is the Department of Astronomy at the University of Turku, southwest Finland. It is the largest astronomical research institute in Finland. Together with the Space Research Laboratory at the Physics Department of the University of Turku, it forms the Väisälä Institute of Space Physics and Astronomy. ()

Local name: Tuorlan observatorio Established: 1952 (72 years ago)Coordinates: 60°24'57"N, 22°26'45"E

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20 VäisäläntieWestern FinlandFinland

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Tuorla Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Liedon Vanhalinna, Turku Cemetery, Kuralan Kylämäki – Village of Living History, Kuusiston kartano.

5.4 miNW
Museum, History museum
Liedon Vanhalinna
139 min walk • Nestled in the serene countryside of Southwest Finland, Liedon Vanhalinna offers a unique window into the rich Finnish history and culture. This historical site, now functioning as a museum, is a treasure trove for those keen on exploring the past.
4.8 miW
Cemetery
Turku Cemetery, Turku
123 min walk • Turku Cemetery is a cemetery inaugurated in 1807 and located in Vasaramäki on the south-eastern outskirts of the city of Turku. The drawings of the cemetery has been prepared by the architect Charles Bassi. In the cemetery there are two chapels complexes.
4.9 miNW
60°27'44"N • 22°20'12"E
Kuralan Kylämäki – Village of Living History, Turku
126 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
1.1 miSE
60°24'14"N • 22°27'59"E
Kuusiston kartano, Kuusisto Island
28 min walk • Museum
5.1 miW
Neighbourhood
Vasaramäki, Turku
131 min walk • Vasaramäki is a district in the Uittamo-Skanssi ward of the city of Turku, in Finland. It is located to the southeast of the city centre, and is mainly a low-density residential suburb.
5.5 miNW
Neighbourhood
Nummi, Turku
141 min walk • Nummi is a district and a suburb of the city of Turku, Finland. It is located in the north-eastern part of the city, just outside the city centre and south of the river Aura.
5.4 miW
Neighbourhood
Ilpoinen, Turku
137 min walk • Ilpoinen is a district in the Uittamo-Skanssi ward of the city of Turku, in Finland. It is located in the southeast of the city, and is mainly a high-density residential area.
5.2 miNW
Neighbourhood
Itäharju, Turku
133 min walk • Itäharju is a district in the Itäharju-Varissuo ward of the city of Turku, in Finland. It is located to the east of the city centre, and consists mostly of industrial area, brownfields and low-density residential area.
3.7 miNW
Neighbourhood
Varissuo, Turku
95 min walk • Varissuo is a district and the largest suburb of the city of Turku, in Finland. It is located seven kilometres to the east of the city centre, and is the easternmost major suburb of Turku, bordering on the neighbouring city of Kaarina.
5 miW
Neighbourhood
Peltola, Turku
129 min walk • Peltola is a district in the Uittamo-Skanssi ward of the city of Turku, in Finland. It is located in the southeast of the city, and consists mostly of industrial area. There is also a vocational school in Peltola, and many people refer to it simply as 'Peltola'.
5 miNW
Neighbourhood
Kurala, Turku
127 min walk • Kurala is a district in the Itäharju-Varissuo ward of the city of Turku, in Finland. It is located to the northeast of the city, and is largely a low-density residential suburb.