Naantali Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in the region of Southwest Finland, Finland
About Naantali
Naantali is one of the six medieval towns in Finland (withPorvoo,Rauma, Turku,UlvilaandVyborg). It originated in 1443 as a Bridgettine convent. The Latin name of the convent wasVallis Gratiae, The Valley of Mercy. In Swedish this wasNådens Dalwhich turned intoNaantaliin the mouths of the Finnish speaking laymen. After theLutheran reformationin 1530s the convent was laid down and the town faced hard times. The convent had taught handicraft skills to the locals and especially the women had learned to weave. During the years after abolishment of the convent, the town received significant income by selling long socks which had become a very popular men's garment those days. The church was repaired by governor generalPer Brahein 1660. The depression continued until the mid-18th century, when th
Top Attractions in Naantali
Explore the best things to see and do in Naantali:
- ★Convent Church
- ★Kultaranta
- ★Kuparivuori viewing place
- ★Lookout tower
- ★Luolalanjärvi bird watching tower and nature trail
- ★Moomin World
- ★Naantali museum
- ★Naantali Music Festival
Where to Eat in Naantali
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Café Amandis
- 🍴Chinese Restaurant Jasmine
- 🍴Hesburger
- 🍴Luostarin Puutarha
- 🍴Restaurant AS 714
- 🍴Restaurant Kaivohuone
Where to Stay in Naantali
- 🏨Naantali Camping
- 🏨Naantali Spa Hotel
Naantali Travel Guide Sections
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