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2 unusual facts about Turku Castle


Mandi Lampi

In 2004 she and her father appeared in the Turku Castle Theatre play Älä soita äidille ("Don't call mama").

Ulf Långbacka

On 27 August 2011 his opera Henrik och Häxhammaren (Henrik and the Hammer of Witches) had its premiere at Turku Castle as part of Turku's year as joint European Capital of Culture.


Duke of Finland

In 1315, in alliance with Eric, Valdemar gained Turku castle and Häme Castle together with their provinces, i.e. most of Finland, as well as Stockholm Castle, most of Uppland and Borgholm with Öland, as the result of their civil war against the king.


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