Episode 3 of 3
Destruction of Three-Quarters of the City
- When
- 4 September 1827
- Where
- City of Turku
The fire destroyed approximately three-quarters of Turku, resulting in significant damage to government institutions.
The Great Fire destroyed about three-quarters of the city, including a large portion of government offices. This event was a major national disaster due to Turku's status as the largest city in Finland.
Sources
- Turku Wikipedia
- Great Fire of Turku Wikipedia, revision of 2026-01-09
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