Naantali founded

1443 CE.

Shown on the map at 60.468°, 22.026°.

Naantali (Finnish pronunciation: [ˈnɑːntɑli]; Swedish: Nådendal) is a town in Southwest Finland, and, as a resort town during the summer, an important centre of tourism in the country. The municipality has a population of 20,390 (31 December 2025), and is located 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) west of Turku. The town has a land area of 312.58 square kilometres (120.69 sq mi). Most of this area is located on the islands, but the majority of the population lives on the mainland. Most of the islands are covered with forest and farmland, while the mainland consists chiefly of residential areas.

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