Turku
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Visit | January 2010
WAM is the Turku City Art Museum named after Turku's famous son, sculptor Wäinö Aaltonen. One of the current exhibitions (until 13 September) features the work of leading figures of the Russian avant-garde, including Kazimir Malevich, Vladimir Tatlin and Aleksandr Rodchenko.
Address: 38 ITAINEN RANTAKATU. | Tel: +358 (0)2 262 0850
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Shop | January 2010
Discover simplistic (but far from boring) Finnish design that draws ideas from nature and objects found in everyday life. Stock up on gorgeous home textiles, accessories and gifts (pictured).
Address: 64 ITAINEN RANTAKATU. | Tel: +358 44 548 1005
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See | January 2010
Scrappy furniture and off-beat pieces of interior decorations (such as traffic lights) combined with a good schedule of live concerts make the eccentric and liberal Kuka a favourite place among Turku's intellectuals and the artsy crowd.
Address: 17 LINNANKATU. | Tel: +358 (0)2 250 0525
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With its innovative approach to cooking, super-fresh ingredients and attentive service, Mami has quickly become one of the most popular restaurants in town. Booking is a must at weekends.
Address: 3 LINNANKATU. | Tel: +358 (0)2 231 1111
