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Petri Burtsoff discusses the importance of Turku Castle as a symbol for Finns and its status as a major tourist attraction.

Petri Burtsoff takes us to Finland’s oldest building, which has become a symbol for Finns and is one of the most visited sights in the country to this day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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