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Roster

Roster offers a place to wine and dine in a nice milieu. Have a drink before dinner in a fancy cocktail bar. And another after the dinner too.

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Address: Tuomiokirkonkatu 6
Getting there: behind the cathedral as seen from the bridge
Hours: Mon 11:30–22:00, Tue-Fri 11:30–23:00, Sat 15:00–23:00, Sun 12:00–18:00
Website: rosterturku.com (opens in a new tab)

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Turku Cathedral
Dedicated to the Virgin Mary and Finland’s first bishop, St Henry, Turku Cathedral, on the hillock of Unikankare, is Finland’s National Sanctuary. It was consecrated in 1300 and is considered to be Finland’s most valuable historical monument as well as the mother church of the Lutheran Church of Finland. It is familiar, even dear to practically every Finn. Its bells chime at noon over the radio throughout Finland, and they also proclaim the Christmas peace to the country. Every part of the cathedral reflects the details of Finland and Turku's history; resting under the protection of the arches are bishops, captains of war, and one queen, Catherine Månsdotter of Sweden.
Closed for renovation from February 2026 to Advent 2028Free. Museum upstairs is €2/1/1
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Christmas Market at the Old Great Square
The Old Great Square fills with high quality handicrafts, Christmas delicacies and various music, theatre and circus performances. And of course, there’s also Santa Claus and his family! In addition, you can enjoy the lovely winter weather with a cup of warm glögg or a bowl of Christmas porridge (in the Brinkkala yard), find something nice at the Christmas ornaments’ exchange point, get warm and escape the hustle and bustle to an indoors café (e.g. upstairs in the Brinkkala house) or to the Christmas concerts of the Old Town Hall.
Four weekends before Christmas (the last one the 3rd Sun of Advent), 11:00–17:00
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Trattoria Romana
Authentic Italian trattoria, owned and run by Italians. Excellent value for money. Often crowded.
A la carte Tue–Fri 14:00–23:00, Sat 13:00–23:00, Sun 13:00–20:00 (kitchen closes 1 hr earlier); lunch Tue–Fri 11:00–14:30Lunch €13
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Old Great Square
Vanha Suurtori
The Old Great Square area is part of the old Turku city centre. Today, this exceptionally handsome milieu serves as the perfect setting for such events as the annual declaration of Christmas peace and the Medieval Market. The Old Great Square was a major traffic hub, marketplace and administrative centre from the 13th century to the beginning of the 19th century. Today, the square has four historically significant buildings: the Brinkkala Mansion, Old City Hall, Hjelt Mansion and Juselius Mansion. The old buildings have been fully restored for use as cultural venues. The Old Great Square comes to life with a wide variety of events. At Christmastime, the square is transformed into a Christmas Market, and in the summer it is time for the Medieval Market. Old Great Square and its vicinities are home to several important neoclassical buildings including the and the