Suomenlinna

Suomenlinna is a Finnish fortress, or as it is also known, Sveaborg (from the Swedish name). The bastion fortifications are located on the islands not far from Helsinki, which is the capital of Finland. Suomenlinna is spread over seven rocky islands that make up the "Wolf Skerries".

The fortress in Finland began to be built in 1748. According to forecasts, its construction was supposed to be completed in four years, but in fact it lasted for forty years. After such a long time, its founder, architect and naval officer Augustine Erensvard, was unable to see the fortress in the form he had planned. In this man's life, there were only two hobbies, which are the navy and, of course, Sveaaborg. He was buried in the Suomenlinna fortress in 1774.

Even today, the walls of the fortress are striking in their inaccessibility. For at least 100 years, Suomenlinna belonged to the Russian Empire. This could not but leave its mark on the exterior of the building. Even in our time, you can find the house of Russian merchants or Russian cannons here. An Orthodox church is not a rarity in this territory.

Given the fact that Suomenlinna provided reliable protection for the sea routes to Helsinki, the government declared this city the capital of the country in 1812.

Nowadays, Suomenlinna is a populated area of Helsinki with between 800 and 1,000 people. There is a sea route between the city and the fortress, which allows you to reach these islands in 15-20 minutes.

The Suomenlinna Fortress attracts tourists with its powerful defensive structures, as well as souvenir shops and museums located here. The local tour is quite fascinating, the features of which are the bridges that connect the islands to each other.

All the attractions of the islands have a defensive and military character, among which a museum is unexpectedly located, the exhibits of which are teddy bears, various dolls that were made many years ago.

Life flows like a river on the islands, and various festivals, exhibitions, and concerts are often held here.

The Suomenlinna Fortress is a UNESCO protected site.