
Finland 24-31.8.2009
Raseborg and Häme Castles
Welcome to hear and discuss about the newest developments in research around castles and to meet international castle researchers! Castella Maris Baltici is an international seminar for castle researchers that organises every other year around the Baltic Sea.
(programme will be published before 31.12.2008)
The main theme for Castella Maris Baltici X is castle research in the future. Special themes include
Main attractions in 2009 are Raseborg and Häme castles. During the seminar participants will visit Olavinlinna castle and also become acquainted with the castles and manors in Varsinais-Suomi, Häme and western Uusimaa. More information will be available on this website.
The price of the seminarium is c. 400 euros including accommodation and meals (to be confirmed).
The seminar is organised by The University of Turku together with Tammisaari Museum and the Society of Medieval Archaeology in Finland.
Other organisers are The University of Helsinki, the Guild of Häme old castle, the Guild of Raseborg and the National Board of Antiquities.
PhD Kari Uotila, Senior Lecturer, Archaeology, University of Turku
PhD Anna-Maria Vilkuna, Senior Lecturer, History, University of Jyväskylä (Society
of Mediweval Archaeology of Finland)
PhD Knut Drake
Professor, PhDJussi-Pekka Taavitsainen, Archaeology, University of Turku
Professor, PhD Markus Hiekkanen, Archaeology, University of Turku
PhD Georg Haggren, Senior Lecturer, Archaeology, University of Helsinki
http://www.muuritutkimus.com/castella2009/
email: castella2009(a)muuritutkimus.fi
| Morning | Arrival and gathering of participants Turku airport and harbour |
| 9.30-12.00 | Breakfast and excursion in Aboa Vetus museum in medieval Turku |
| 12.30-15.30 | A tour in Turku castle + lunch |
| 16.00 | Departure to Raseborg / Tammisaari. The coach ride via manorhouses, hillforts and coastal regions of the Southwestern Finland |
| 18.30 | Arrival to Raseborg / Tammisaari |
| 19+ | Tammisaari museum and Tammisaari town |
| 09.30 – 14.00 | Presentation of papers, (mainly by local researchers and new participants) |
| 14.30 – 22.00 | A coach tour in Raseborg and Tammisaari area (incl. manorhouses, churches) |
| 09.30 – 14.00 | Presentation of papers by participants |
| 14.30 | Departure to Olavinlinna (Savolax). The participants leave Raseborg and travel to the town of Savonlinna and Olavinlinna Castle in Savolax. The coach ride will take participants to attractions on the way incl. manorhouses, hillforts, lakes etc. |
| 22.00 | Accommodation in Savonlinna |
| 09.00 - 15.00 | A tour in Olavinlinna and Presentation of papers |
| 15.15 | Departure to Häme Castle in Hämeenlinna. The coach ride will take participants to attractions on the way incl. manorhouses, hillforts, lakes etc. |
| 22.00 | Accommodation in Hämeenlinna |
| 9. 00 - 11.00 | A Tour in Hakoinen hillfort |
| 12.00 -17.00 | A Tour in Häme castles and Presentation of papers |
| 19.00 | Dinner |
Updated 2008-10-30 | Kari Uotila | muuritutkimus.com