"Suomenlinna Fortress"
Suomenlinna Island, Helsinki, Finland.
Description:
Built 250 years ago, Suomenlinna Fortress is the jewel of Finland: a picturesque oasis surrounded by clean sea air, just a 15-minute ferry ride from the city center.
It houses museums, galleries, restaurants, cafes, parks, "Suomenlinna" is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
By the decision of the Swedish Parliament in the XVIII century, the construction of Sveaborg, the most powerful fortress in the entire northern kingdom, was begun. The fort, built to protect the entrance to the harbor near Helsinki, in 1918, together with the independence of Finland, was named Suomenlinna, "Finnish fortress".
Separate structures are located on six islands near the coast, their four islands, they form a defensive line, and in its middle is the former administrative center.
In the history of the fortress was never captured, and during the Crimean War, the fortress was shelled by British ships.