Suomenlinna (Finnish: [ˈsuo̯menˌlinːɑ]; until 1918 Viapori, Finnish: [ˈviaˌpori]), or Sveaborg (Swedish: [ˈsvɛːɑˈborj]), is an inhabited sea fortress...
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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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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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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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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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Public transport in Helsinki (redirect from Suomenlinna ferry)
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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ˈɑːtɑminˌpoi̯kɑ]; born 31 July 1826 in Vesivehmaa, Asikkala – September 1854 in Suomenlinna), alias Kerpeikkari (Finnish: [ˈkerpei̯kːɑri]), was a Finnish serial...
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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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Siege of Sveaborg (redirect from Siege of Suomenlinna)
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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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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Sammallahdenmäki Suomenlinna Kvarken Old Rauma Petäjävesi Old Church Verla Struve Geodetic Arc The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural...
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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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A can of Sandels beer in Kustaanmiekka, Suomenlinna....
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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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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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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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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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Transport Authority. Its subsidiary Suomenlinnan Liikenne Oy operates the Suomenlinna ferry. The company was founded in February 2022 to replace Helsinki City...
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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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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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Support Company Transport Company Military Police Company Materiel Centre Suomenlinna Coastal Regiment Anti-Ship Missile Battery Communications Company Coastal...
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The Governing Body of Suomenlinna (Finnish: Suomenlinnan hoitokunta) is a bureau belonging to the Ministry of Education and Culture in Finland, whose...
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Construction of the island fortress Sveaborg (in Finnish: Viapori, today: Suomenlinna) began in 1748. During the Finnish War, Russians captured Helsingfors...
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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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Ehrensvärd grave (category Suomenlinna)
the founder of the Suomenlinna island fortress in Helsinki, Finland, at the Linnanpiha yard on the island of Susisaari in Suomenlinna. Ehrensvärd was buried...
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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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Amusement parks: Linnanmäki, Serena Waterpark Castles and fortresses: Suomenlinna, Raseborg Castle, Svartholm fortress, Musto Castle [fi] Churches and...
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Augustin Ehrensvärd (category Suomenlinna)
Swedish military officer, military architect, artist, creator of the Suomenlinna (Sveaborg) fortress, Svartholm fortress and the Swedish archipelago fleet...
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