Fortress of Sveaborg

Suomenlinna, Sveaborg, Swedish Fortress, Suomenlinna, Finnish Fortress
Finland, Helsinki
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Fortress of Sveaborg

Suomenlinna, Sveaborg, Swedish Fortress, Suomenlinna, Finnish Fortress
Finland, Helsinki
Sveaborg Fortress is a bastion system of fortifications on the islands near Helsinki. Administratively, it is a district of the city of Helsinki. From the 18th to the 20th century, fortifications protected Helsingfors from the sea.

Currently, Suomenlinna is one of the main attractions of Helsinki, since 1991 it has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. On the islands of the former fortress there are several museums, the naval academy of the Finnish fleet and a light security prison, the prisoners of which work to maintain the fortress in order. The fortifications included numerous artillery from the time of the development of the fortress.

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Traveled 10 years ago
Rating 10
Fortress Suomenlinna or Sveaborg is perfectly visible from the board of the ferry "Viking line" when approaching Helsinki. So get your camera ready and fix on the port side of the ship to capture the picturesque views of the fortress, located on several islands. If what you see interests you, then upon arrival at the port of Katajanokka, at the Kauppatori market square, where souvenirs, fish and strawberries are sold, you can take a ticket for a ferry that delivers tourists straight to the fortress.
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