Itäharju, Turku

Name: Itäharju
Address: Turku, Finland

#90 among attractions in Turku

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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. Since the beginning of the 2000s the trend of renovating old industrial buildings to offices has sprawled over from the neighboring Kupittaa to Itäharju as well. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 60°26'57"N, 22°18'32"E

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Nummi-Halinen (Itäharju)Turku Finland

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Itäharju – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Turku Cathedral, Veritas Stadion, Luostarinmäki, Sibelius Museum.

1.1 miW
Landmark 700-year-old church and museum
Turku Cathedral, Turku
29 min walk • Turku Cathedral stands as a venerable beacon of history in the heart of Turku, Finland. This architectural gem, originally constructed in the late 13th century, has been the site of major events and a witness to the evolution of Finnish society.
0.7 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Football
Veritas Stadion, Turku
19 min walk • Veritas Stadion is a modern sports venue situated in the historical city of Turku, Finland. As the home ground of the local football teams FC Inter Turku and Turun Palloseura, it stands as a testament to the city's love for the beautiful game.
1.1 miW
Open-air handicrafts with history museum
Luostarinmäki, Turku
28 min walk • Nestled within the heart of Turku, Finland, Luostarinmäki offers a unique glimpse into the past with its open-air museum that captures the essence of 18th and 19th-century urban life. This historic district, untouched by the great fire of Turku in 1827, stands as a...
1.1 miW
Museum, Specialty museum
Sibelius Museum, Turku
29 min walk • Nestled in the historic city of Turku, Finland, the Sibelius Museum stands as a testament to the nation's profound musical heritage. Dedicated to the life and work of the country's most celebrated composer, Jean Sibelius, the museum is a must-visit destination for...
1.1 miW
Grand city square with historic trade hub
Old Great Square, Turku
29 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Turku, Finland, the Old Great Square (Vanha Suurtori) is a historical and cultural hub that harks back to the city's medieval origins. As a central piece of Turku's urban fabric, this square has witnessed the ebb and flow of Finnish history...
1.1 miW
Park, Observatories and planetariums
Vartiovuori Observatory, Turku
29 min walk • Perched atop the scenic Vartiovuori Hill in the historic city of Turku, Finland, the Vartiovuori Observatory stands as a testament to the country's rich astronomical heritage. This storied institution, now functioning as a captivating planetarium, invites visitors...
1 miW
Library
Royal Academy of Turku, Turku
25 min walk • The Royal Academy of Turku, located in the historical city of Turku, Finland, is a beacon of academic excellence and a testament to the city's intellectual heritage. Established in 1640 by Queen Christina of Sweden, it holds the distinction of being the first...
1.2 miS
Cemetery
Turku Cemetery, Turku
30 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.
1 miNW
Church, Gothic architecture
St. Catherine's Church, Turku
27 min walk • St. Catherine's Church is located in Nummi, a suburb of Turku, Finland, in the same district as Turku Student Village. It represents old medieval stone church building tradition.
0.9 miNW
Monuments and statues
Posankka, Turku
24 min walk • Posankka is a statue located in Turku, Finland. The statue, which is located near the campus area of the University of Turku and the Turku Student Village, represents a hybrid between a marzipan pig and a rubber duck.
1.1 miW
Universities and schools
Åbo Akademi, Turku
28 min walk • Åbo Akademi University is the only exclusively Swedish language multi-faculty university in Finland. It is located mainly in Turku but has also activities in Vaasa.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Itäharju?

Nearby attractions include Turun ammatti-instituutti, Turku (12 min walk), Kupittaa, Turku (14 min walk), Adventure Park, Turku (17 min walk), Nummi, Turku (17 min walk).

How to get to Itäharju by public transport?

The nearest stations to Itäharju:

Bus

Sammonkatu • Lines: 31, 32, 42 (3 min walk)
Rautakatu • Lines: 31, 32, 42 (4 min walk)

Train

Kupittaa (12 min walk)