Medieval Market of Turku
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The Medieval Market of Turku is an annual historical reenactment event organised in the historic city centre of Turku
, Finland
. It involves a handicrafts market in period costume at the Old Great Square
, one of the city's oldest market squares, as well as a number of different open-air performances and exhibitions.
The event has been organized since 1996, and is constantly growing in popularity. In 2005, it drew in approximately 100,000 visitors, and employed over 100 voluntary and professional actor
s and actresses.
Turku
Turku is a city situated on the southwest coast of Finland at the mouth of the Aura River. It is located in the region of Finland Proper. It is believed that Turku came into existence during the end of the 13th century which makes it the oldest city in Finland...
, Finland
Finland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
. It involves a handicrafts market in period costume at the Old Great Square
Old Great Square (Turku)
The Old Great Square is a medieval market square located in the city centre of Turku, Finland. It is located in the II District in very close proximity to Turku Cathedral...
, one of the city's oldest market squares, as well as a number of different open-air performances and exhibitions.
The event has been organized since 1996, and is constantly growing in popularity. In 2005, it drew in approximately 100,000 visitors, and employed over 100 voluntary and professional actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
s and actresses.
External links
- Medieval Market - Official site