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I was here with a friend in August 2014, on probably the hottest day of the year. It was degrees celsius most of the day, and awfully humid. So the weather was not the best for this type of adventure. Since we came on the ferry we had just 10 hours to "do the town".But sweating and panting aside, it was worth the visit and very interesting to see life in the old days. Some of the houses even had real people in them, dressed in clothes of the current period. Some of them looked very warm!Tip: wear shoes with thinck soles since you will walk up and down the "streets" on gravel with hard or pointy rocks underneath.

It's amazing that so small part of city was "saved" from year 1827 huge fire. Unique wooden buildings still remaining. Buildings are restored and open for public, small fee for guided tour.

of the past time and how people lived in Turku. Always a worth for a visit. It is situated nor far from the city center.

It was a bit difficult to find the handicraft museum - signing is poor, ant walking from the city center requires climbing 100 stairs on a hill. But it is worth the effort. Original houses with their original furniture and equipment, and the highlight - artists and handimen demonstrating traditional arts using traditional equipment.

Some excellent reconstruction of days gone by. A few of the multiple rooms and cabins are staffed by costumed workers doing their crafts: printer; sewing fur, weaving. There are also guided tours.

walking through the old historic buildings and streets was a nice way to pass a few hours and enjoy the sights and feelings of an old european city. the wooden buildings, houses, shops were enjoyable to walk through and see how life was back in the day. interesting to see just how they managed to complete many jobs that we take for granted today. very cool to see the old horse-drawn fire wagon.

I didn't regret my half day in this handicraft museum! Sometimes it actually felt surreal, because the staff are dressed in traditional wear from the past, making me feel like i was truly walking down a street in the past. There are also little exhibitions one of which was on traditional weddings then, and it was interesting reading on their old customs. The architecture structure for different trades were interesting, and rooms, furnitures and beds were so small i wondered how people slept in them. It made me reflect on how much more we have now, and how simple and conventional it was before, but people still managed to make do, and survive during their time :D

This is one of the must-sees for anyone traveling to Turku, especially if you like history and old buildings. It was fascinating to see how the people lived 200+ years ago, and their buildings that were specific to the various trades were cool to see.

Very special and unique visiting place from 18th century. You can see the presentation there for very old method of work

This is an excellent place, but like most things in Finland, it was closed when I visited it in November!! It is open only in summer and in Christmas time. I could see some of it through the gate, though, but I was totally disappointed.

A very nice museum if you are interested in old, original wooden buildings and interiors. It is a bit tricky to walk around for people with disabilities or small children in strollers.

Luostarinmaki is the area in Turku which was preserved in a huge fire that burnt the rest of the town in 1827. Many of the houses were built in the 18th century, and they have been furnished in the style of that time period. All the houses portray a different story: in one, a tailor lived, in another, a sailor; one of the houses was a shop and another, a book print; it goes on and on.. There are about 20 different houses and everywhere there's lots to look at. And what's even better, there are people there who tell you about the every day life of the people who lived in the area in the 19th century. They can also demonstrate old work methods, and if you are lucky, you get to try at least some of them. They are also dressed in old-style clothes. They are quite friendly and willingly answer any questions you might have. I visited this place with my 6-year-old who just could not get enough of it! We spent hours there looking into the tiny wooden houses. It was a sunny summer sunday which of course made everything look even better. We were able to try our hands in knitting lace, book-binding and decorating paper. I'd happily recommend this place to almost anyone interested in history (and even if you aren't, maybe you'll get interested because of this wonderful live museum). They even have guide services in many languages. In the museum shop you can buy lovely handicrafts made at the museum. Next door to the museum there's a nice cafeteria where you can get refreshments. And it's actually not far from the city centre, a walking distance if you don't mind a little walk; next door is a lovely park with a playground. You'll get to walk more in the museum, as the area is rather big. Take a bottle of water with you on a hot day! This place is not good with people who have problems in walking as you need to climb stairs all the time.

This museum has received the Goden Apple international tourism award in 1984. If you are interested in learn how Finns lived and worked in the 18th century then this museum us a must. This area on one of the seven hills survived the Great Fure of Turku in early 19th century. Walking distance from the market square in central Turku. Ooen summer time.

The museum is a must for anybody interested in genuine pre-industrial life in a small town. The last residents left in the 70s . Unfortunately the craftsmen are getting rarer and rarer. For instance the makers of chewing tobacco are difficult to come by.

Luostarinmäki is the only part of Turku which was saved from the Great Fire in 1827, the greatest fire in Finland and in the whole Scandinavia. FIJET (professionals of travel industry) has badged "The Golden Apple" to Luostarinmäki. Every year in August there is "The day of handicrafts" when you can see about 40 "old time professionals" working. Luostarinmäki is very nice place and really worth of visit, but please: DO NOT SMOKE in there!