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Linnankatu, Turku

Linnankatu, Turku

A tram and shoppers on Turku’s Linnankatu (Castle Street). Turku Cathedral can be seen in the distance.

Turku is the oldest city in Finland and was the capital city until April 8, 1812, when it was changed to Helsinki to be closer to the Russian capital of St. Petersburg.

Original Photograph

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Restored Photograph

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Photo Information

Original photo courtesy of the Finnish Heritage Agency
Photographer: K.E. Ståhlberg
Year: 1890s

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