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    Suomenlinna (Finnish: [ˈsuo̯menˌlinːɑ]; until 1918 Viapori, Finnish: [ˈviaˌpori]), or Sveaborg (Swedish: [ˈsvɛːɑˈborj]), is a sea fortress composed of...
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    The Suomenlinna Church (Finnish: Suomenlinnan kirkko, Swedish: Sveaborgs kyrka) in Helsinki, Finland, was built in 1854 as an Eastern Orthodox garrison...
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    The Suomenlinna prison is an open prison in Suomenlinna, Helsinki, Finland, founded in 1971. It was previously known as the Suomenlinna penal colony....
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    The Battle of Suomenlinna (also known as the Battle of Viapori or the Bombardment of Sweaborg) was fought on 9–11 August 1855 between Russian defenders...
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    Liikenne Oy. One ferry line connects Suomenlinna to the Market Square. There is also a maintenance ferry to Suomenlinna on weekdays that leaves from Katajanokka...
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    tourist attractions in Helsinki include the Helsinki Cathedral and the Suomenlinna sea fortress. The most well-known Finnish amusement parks include Linnanmäki...
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    Suomenlinna prison camp (Finnish: Suomenlinnan vankileiri, Swedish: Sveaborgs fångläger) was a 1918 Civil War of Finland concentration camp in the Suomenlinna...
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    ˈɑːtɑminˌpoi̯kɑ]; born 31 July 1826 in Vesivehmaa, Asikkala – September 1854 in Suomenlinna), alias Kerpeikkari (Finnish: [ˈkerpei̯kːɑri]), was a Finnish serial...
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    siege by Imperial Russian forces of the sea fort of Sveaborg (Finnish: Suomenlinna), off the coast of Helsingfors (Helsinki); at the time Finland was part...
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    maritime fortress of Suomenlinna. The district of Suomenlinna is part of the Ullanlinna major district. The district of Suomenlinna consists of eight islands...
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    National Defence University. In 2018, the Military Museum's exhibitions in Suomenlinna had around 131,000 visitors. The most popular exhibition is the submarine...
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    Suomenlinna (literal translation: 'The Castle of Finland'), Op. 30, is concert overture for orchestra written between 1939 and 1940 by the Finnish composer...
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    Kuninkaanportti (category Suomenlinna)
    entrance to the fortress Suomenlinna (Swedish: Sveaborg) outside Helsinki. It is on the southernmost island of Suomenlinna, in front of the Kustaanmiekka...
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    the naval fortress of Sveaborg (Viapori in Finnish, now also called Suomenlinna) in the 18th century helped to improve Helsinki's status. However, it...
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  • Helsinki Shipyard (2010–2019) Helsinki Shipyard (2019→) Suomenlinna shipyard, a dockyard in Suomenlinna, built in the 18th century Katajanokka shipyard, the...
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    fortifications of Berwick-upon-Tweed and the harbour archipelago of Suomenlinna at Helsinki being fine examples. The arrival of explosive shells in the...
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    Anglo-French fleet, she took part in the bombardment of Sveaborg (now Suomenlinna, Finland) on 7–9 August 1855. Under the command of J. W. Tarleton, she...
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    A can of Sandels beer in Kustaanmiekka, Suomenlinna....
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    Support Company Transport Company Military Police Company Materiel Centre Suomenlinna Coastal Regiment Anti-Ship Missile Battery Communications Company Coastal...
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    camps was often extremely poor. Viljo Sohkanen, who was held at the Suomenlinna prison camp, described the conditions: ″Prisoners got a half a plate...
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    Prangli, Osmussaar, Öland, Replot, Ruhnu, Rügen, Saaremaa, Stora Karlsö, Suomenlinna, Suur-Pakri and Väike-Pakri, Ummanz, Usedom/Uznam, Väddö, Värmdö, Vilsandi...
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  • Sammallahdenmäki Suomenlinna Kvarken Old Rauma Petäjävesi Old Church Verla Struve Geodetic Arc The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural...
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    military engineers rose in revolt in the fortress of Sveaborg (later called Suomenlinna), Helsinki. The Finnish Red Guards supported the Sveaborg Rebellion with...
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    Reimarla Roihuvuori Ruoholahti Ruskeasuo Santahamina Siilitie Siltamäki Suomenlinna Suurmetsä Suutarila Sörnäinen Tammisalo Tapanila Tapaninkylä Tapulikaupunki...
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    Amusement parks: Linnanmäki, Serena Waterpark Castles and fortresses: Suomenlinna, Raseborg Castle, Svartholm fortress, Musto Castle [fi] Churches and...
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    from Market Square to Suomenlinna, and in the summer there are also private companies providing ferry cruises, both to Suomenlinna and to other nearby islands...
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    Anna (Anette) Beata Sofia Reuterskiöld (16 April 1804 Suomenlinna – 25 December 1880 Porvoo) was a Finnish writer and socialite. She is mentioned in the...
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    Skanslandet) is an island in Helsinki, Finland. It is located between Suomenlinna and Santahamina. The island has some ponds, and it was first known for...
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    Protection Company Nyland Brigade: (Dragsvik, Ekenäs) Naval Academy: (Suomenlinna, Helsinki) Total of 31,500 personnel During the Swedish era, the Finnish...
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    pepper pot muzzle brake A Finnish-made gun at the Manege Military Museum, Suomenlinna fortress, Helsinki, 2006 Chamberlain, Peter (1974). Anti-tank weapons...
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