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Fortress of Suomenlinna

French: Forteresse de Suomenlinna
The Fortress of Suomenlinna is a World Heritage site in Finland and defined by the UNESCO in 1991 and definitely a recommended cultural sightseeing location.
It is on position 238 (191, 564, 181) in our monthly survey..

"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."
Copyright © 1992 2014 UNESCO/World Heritage Centre. All rights reserved."

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