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CAFÉ CULTURE THROUGH HISTORY: HOW CAFÉS BECAME THE LIVING ROOMS OF THE CITY
In 1600s Europe, coffeehouses were places to talk, trade and spread ideas. A journey from Venice to London, Vienna and Turku.
16 hours ago3 min read
EXHIBITION-INSPIRED TREATS AT CAFÉ VICTOR
Whenever a new exhibition opens upstairs at Turku Art Museum, something new appears in Café Victor's kitchen too. Here are six treats born directly from the art above us.
Sep 182 min read
TWO CAFÉS, ONE BIG FAMILY
ne lives in the 1700s, the other breathes art and culture. Still, they're run by the same big family. Here's the story of Cafe Qwensel and Café Victor.
Sep 103 min read
THE MYTH OF AFTERNOON TEA — AND WHAT HISTORY ACTUALLY SAYS
The story of the duchess who invented Afternoon Tea is a good one, but probably not entirely true. We dug into what history actually says, and what it has in common with Turku's own coffee past.
Sep 42 min read
"A GRANITE CASTLE" ON PUOLALANMÄKI — THE STORY OF TURKU ART MUSEUM
Café Victor operates inside a building with its own fascinating story. Dive into the history of Turku Art Museum, from architectural competition to opening day.
Sep 12 min read
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