UNESCO World Heritage Site

Fortress of Suomenlinna

Built in the second half of the 18th century by Sweden on a group of islands located at the entrance of Helsinki's harbour, this fortress is an especially interesting example of European military architecture of the time.

Built in the second half of the 18th century by Sweden on a group of islands located at the entrance of Helsinki's harbour, this fortress is an especially interesting example of European military architecture of the time.

Country
Finland
Region
Europe
Category
Cultural
Inscribed
1991
UNESCO reference
583
Area
210 ha

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