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A Few Words about Women 8 March 2019 – 8 March 2020
The exhibition depicts the lives of middle-class women and Countess Kristina Katarina Stenbock, who lived in Turku Castle, in 17th century Turku.
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Guided tours
Join a guided tour through the medieval castle! Daily tours in English in June, July and August. Find out more and check the schedule here!
Turku Castle 8 Mar 2019 - 8 Mar 2020
20.12.2018
A Few Words about Women - A new exhibition in Turku Castle
The exhibition depicts the lives of middle-class women and Countess Kristina Katarina Stenbock, who lived in Turku Castle, in 17th century Turku. The colourful lives of the women paint a picture of a time when perceptions of how girls should be brought up, what women’s status was, what was considered appropriate behaviour for women, and love and marriage in general were controlled by society and the church.
Turku Castle 8 Mar 2019 - 8 Mar 2020
20.12.2018
A Few Words about Women - A new exhibition in Turku Castle
The exhibition depicts the lives of middle-class women and Countess Kristina Katarina Stenbock, who lived in Turku Castle, in 17th century Turku. The colourful lives of the women paint a picture of a time when perceptions of how girls should be brought up, what women’s status was, what was considered appropriate behaviour for women, and love and marriage in general were controlled by society and the church.
Turku Castle 8 Mar 2019 - 8 Mar 2020
20.12.2018
A Few Words about Women - A new exhibition in Turku Castle
The exhibition depicts the lives of middle-class women and Countess Kristina Katarina Stenbock, who lived in Turku Castle, in 17th century Turku. The colourful lives of the women paint a picture of a time when perceptions of how girls should be brought up, what women’s status was, what was considered appropriate behaviour for women, and love and marriage in general were controlled by society and the church.