Old Great Square
Vanha Suurtori
A historic square at the foot of the cathedral, home to a medieval market each summer and a Christmas market each winter.
Old Great Square is Turku's oldest city center. It is surrounded by 19th-century classical buildings such as the Brinkkala mansion and the cathedral school. After the Great Fire of 1827, the city center moved to the opposite bank of the river. Every summer the square hosts Finland's largest medieval market, where vendors in period costume sell handicrafts and perform sword fights and juggling. In December, the Turku Christmas Market takes place, and the Christmas Peace declaration is also read nearby. On ordinary days, you can rest at the square's cafés.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Turku Cathedral
- Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova
- Sibelius Museum
- Luostarinmäki Handicrafts Museum
- Aura River
- Pharmacy Museum & Qwensel House
- Turku Market Square
- Turku Market Hall