Naantali

Also known as Nådendal

Naantali (; ) 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 (), and is located west of Turku.

Key facts

Settlement.image_caption: Images, from top, left to right: Naantali’s medieval stone church and SS Ukkopekka, Jöns Budde statue, Särkänsalmi bridge, the guest harbour and Old Town of Naantali, Moomin's haus in Moomin World (Muumimaailma), Naantali Old Town and Archipelago of Naantali.
Settlement.image_shield: Naantali.vaakuna.svg
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Settlement.image_map: Naantali sijainti Suomi.svg
Settlement.map_caption: Location of Naantali in Finland
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Region
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Southwest Finland
Settlement.subdivision_type2: Sub-region
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Turku sub-region
Settlement.subdivision_type3: Metropolitan area

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History
Name
Tourism and points of interest
Culture
Other industries
International relations
Twin towns — Sister cities
Notable people
Gallery
See also
References
External links

The town has a land area of . 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.