Kuusiston piispanlinna, Kaarina

Name: Kuusiston piispanlinna
Address: Kaarina, Finland

#1 among attractions in Kaarina

Historical place, Forts and castles, Ruins

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Kuusisto Castle was a medieval episcopal castle on the island of Kuusisto in Kaarina, Finland, near Turku. The castle was probably built in the early 14th century, although the site seems to have been a bishop's residence by the 1290s. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 60°24'28"N, 22°28'29"E

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Kuusiston piispanlinna – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Liedon Vanhalinna, Tuorla Observatory, Kuralan Kylämäki – Village of Living History, Virnamäki.

6.4 miNW
Museum, History museum
Liedon Vanhalinna
164 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.
1.1 miNW
Observatories and planetariums
Tuorla Observatory
29 min walk • Tuorla Observatory is the Department of Astronomy at the University of Turku, southwest Finland. It is the largest astronomical research institute in Finland.
6 miNW
60°27'44"N • 22°20'12"E
Kuralan Kylämäki – Village of Living History, Turku
154 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
6.7 miNW
Archaeological site
Virnamäki, Turku
171 min walk • Virnamäki is a hill and glade ancient monument area from the Iron Age in Turku, Finland. In addition to having been a dwelling site, the area is also known for its cremation cemeteries under level ground and also multiple stones with cup marks.
0.4 miSW
60°24'14"N • 22°27'59"E
Kuusiston kartano, Kuusisto Island
10 min walk • Museum
6.9 miNW
Neighbourhood
Halinen, Turku
175 min walk • Halinen is a district and a suburb of the city of Turku, Finland. It is located in the north-eastern part of the city, bordering the Littoinen district in Kaarina.
4.8 miNW
Neighbourhood
Varissuo, Turku
124 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.
6.1 miNW
Neighbourhood
Kurala, Turku
155 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.
5.4 miW
Neighbourhood
Skanssi, Turku
137 min walk • Skanssi is a district in the Uittamo-Skanssi ward of the city of Turku, in Finland. It is in the southeast of the city, and consists mostly of industrial areas. The current population of Skanssi is 141, and it is increasing at an annual rate of 5.67%. 17.73% of the district's population are under 15 years old, while 22.70% are over 65.
4.3 miNW
Neighbourhood
Vaala, Turku
111 min walk • Vaala 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 mainly of a strip of low-density residential area between the more densely built suburbs of Varissuo and Lauste.
5.5 miNW
Neighbourhood
Kohmo, Turku
140 min walk • Kohmo 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 a small, reasonably new residential suburb.