Sigyn Ship, Turku

Name: Sigyn Ship
Address: Turku, Finland

#67 among attractions in Turku

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Sigyn, built in Gothenburg 1887, now museum ship in Turku, is the last remaining wooden barque used for trade across the oceans. At the time she was built there were thousands of similar vessels, but she was one of the last ones built. She was quite small even for her time, considering she was built for long-distance trade, but well built and considered fast and beautiful. ()

Local name: Sigyn Coordinates: 60°26'10"N, 22°14'15"E

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Keskusta (IX kaupunginosa-Länsiranta)Turku Finland

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Sigyn Ship – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Turku Castle, Wäinö Aaltonen Museum of Art, Paavo Nurmi Stadium, Martin's Church.

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1960s-style museum of contemporary art
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Church
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~1590 ftNE
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sigyn Ship?

Nearby attractions include Suomen Joutsen, Turku (1 min walk), Finnish minelayer Keihässalmi, Turku (3 min walk), MS Bore, Turku (4 min walk), Forum Marinum, Turku (4 min walk).

How to get to Sigyn Ship by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sigyn Ship:

Ferry

Vesibussi, Forum Marinum • Lines: 180 (3 min walk)

Bus

Telakkaranta • Lines: 55, 56, P3 (3 min walk)
Forum Marinum • Lines: 1 (3 min walk)

Train

Turku satama (13 min walk)