The Cave of
Luolavuori
Luolavuori is a district in the Uittamo-Skanssi ward of the city of Turku, in Finland. It is located to the southeast of the city centre, and is mainly parkland. There is a large old people's home in Luolavuori.
The current () population of Luol ...
is a cave located in the area of
Luolavuori
Luolavuori is a district in the Uittamo-Skanssi ward of the city of Turku, in Finland. It is located to the southeast of the city centre, and is mainly parkland. There is a large old people's home in Luolavuori.
The current () population of Luol ...
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The cave is about 50–60 meters deep.
Many local legends are associated with the cave, including that Finnish students went into the cave but got stuck and never came back.
Another story says that the cave used to even extend into the
Turku castle, which is perhaps true, as when a water tower was built in Luolavuori a part of the cave could have collapsed.
Other stories say that criminals used to use the cave as a hiding place.
See also
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Piispanristi
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Nunnavuori
Nunnavuori is a 63-meter tall hill in Finland it is located between the Runosmäki residential area and the Impivaara Sports Center. From the top of the hill, the southern and southeastern parts of Turku are visible.
History
During the ice age ...
References
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Caves of Finland
Tourist attractions in Turku