Suomenlinna fortress description and photos - Finland: Helsinki (Topic)

Suomenlinna Fortress description and photos - Finland: Helsinki. Detailed information about the attraction. Description, photographs and a map showing the nearest significant objects. The name in English is Suomenlinna.

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The 250-year-old Suomenlinna sea fortress (the second name is Sveaborg) is the pearl of Finland: a picturesque oasis surrounded by clean sea air, just 15 minutes by ferry from the center cities. Its museum, galleries, restaurants, cafes, parks and the coast attract not just a glimpse, but spend a whole day there, which will remain in memory for a long time. Suomenlinna included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

By the decision of the Swedish Parliament in the 18th century, construction began on Sveaborg, the most powerful fortress in the entire northern kingdom. The fort, erected to protect the entrance to the harbor near Helsinki, was named Suomenlinna, the 'Finnish fortress' in 1918 with the independence of Finland. Separate fortifications are located on six islands near the coast. Four islands form a defensive line, with the former administrative center in the middle. Although in its history the fortress has never been taken by storm, its defenders successfully resisted the Russian army in 1809, and in 1855, during the Crimean War, the fortress came under fire from British ships.

Now on the territory Fortresses are located: Suomenlinna Museum; Ehrensvard Museum; Museum of Toys and Dolls; submarine Vesikko; Coastal Artillery Museum; Customs Museum, etc.

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