Medieval Market of Turku
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The Medieval Market of Turku (Finnish: Turun keskiaikaiset markkinat, Swedish: Åbo medeltidsmarknad) is an annual historical reenactment event organised in the historic city centre of Turku, Finland.[3] Admission to the event is free.[4] In addition to living history performances, it includes an open-air handicrafts market with vendors and even visitors garbed in period costume. The main market is at the Old Great Square[3] (one of the city's oldest market squares), but there are other performances and exhibitions at Turku Castle, Turku Cathedral and at the Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova Museum.[1][5] Together these different performances and exhibitions form the Medieval Turku event, which is organized in unison by Turun Suurtorin keskiaika ry, the Museum Centre of Turku, the Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova museum, Rohan Stables and Turku and Kaarina Parish Union.[5] These areas are closed to traffic during the event.[6]
Turku Medieval Market Turun keskiaikaiset markkinat | |
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Status | Active |
Genre | Historical reenactment event |
Date(s) | From the end of June to the beginning of July |
Frequency | Annually |
Venue | Old Great Square |
Location(s) | Turku |
Coordinates | 60°27′3″N 22°16′33″E |
Country | Finland |
Years active | 27[1] |
Inaugurated | June 30, 1996 (1996-06-30)[1] |
Previous event | 2022 |
Next event | 2023 |
Participants | 180 000 (2015) [2] |
Organised by | Turun Suurtorin keskiaika ry |
Website | Official web page |