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1. whc.unesco.org › en › listFortress of Suomenlinna - UNESCO World Heritage Centre

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   Dec 2, 2010 · Suomenlinna (Sveaborg) is a sea fortress, which was built gradually from 1748 onwards on a group of islands belonging to the district of Helsinki. The work was supervised by the Swedish Admiral Augustin Eherensvärd (1710-1772), who adapted Vauban’s theories to the very special geographical features of the region.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › SuomenlinnaSuomenlinna - Wikipedia

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   Famous for these bastion fortifications, Suomenlinna became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991. During the Finnish War, Sweden surrendered the fortress to Russia on 3 May 1808, paving the way for the occupation of Finland by Russian forces in 1809, and then establishment of Grand Duchy of Finland at the conclusion of the war.

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   Is Suomenlinna fortress a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

   • Considered an excellent example of the military architecture of the period, Suomenlinna Fortress is a UNESCO World Heritage site and also features as one of our Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Finland.

   Suomenlinna Fortress - History and Facts | History Hit

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   Why is Suomenlinna important?

   • Suomenlinna is also a nationally valuable landscape area and a central part of maritime Helsinki, which is classified as one of Finland's national landscapes. The importance of the fortress is also illustrated by the fact that it was selected as a unique military architectural monument to be a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991.

   Suomenlinna Sea Fortress – Marinefinland.fi

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   Why is Helsinki a World Heritage Site?

   • Another special feature of the fortress is that in the course of its history it has served in the defence of three realms: Sweden, Russia and Finland. Moreover, it continues to be a living, tended and inhabited district of the city of Helsinki. The World Heritage Site includes seven islands.

   World Heritage Site Suomenlinna - Suomenlinna Official Website

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   Why is Suomenlinna fortress important?

   • The fortress has played an important role in the defence of Finland and it is a unique monument to Finnish military history. The defence equipment of Suomenlinna Fortress is classified as an ancient monument and protected by the Antiquities Act.

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4. www.historyhit.com › locations › suomenlinna-fortressSuomenlinna Fortress - History and Facts | History Hit

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   Jul 24, 2021 · Considered an excellent example of the military architecture of the period, Suomenlinna Fortress is a UNESCO World Heritage site and also features as one of our Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Finland. Suomenlinna Fortress history

5. www.historytools.org › stories › suomenlinnaSuomenlinna Fortress: A Bastion of Baltic History

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   1 day ago · Nestled across eight islands off the coast of Helsinki, Suomenlinna Fortress stands as a monument to Finland‘s rich military heritage and the complex geopolitical history of the Baltic region. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, constructed in the 18th century under Swedish rule, has withstood the tests of time and the tides of war, bearing ...

6. www.suomenlinna.fi › en › world-heritageWorld Heritage Site Suomenlinna - Suomenlinna Official Website

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   In 1991, the Suomenlinna fortress was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List as a unique monument of military architecture. Another special feature of the fortress is that in the course of its history it has served in the defence of three realms: Sweden, Russia and Finland.

7. www.suomenlinna.fi › en › world-heritageWorld Heritage - Suomenlinna Official Website

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   World Heritage. The world’s heritage is considered to be the common property of all of humanity, and therefore protecting it is a responsibility shared by all countries of the world. Suomenlinna was inscribed into the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1991 to preserve it for future generations as an example of 18th century fortress architecture ...

8. www.marinefinland.fi › en-US › LeisureSuomenlinna Sea Fortress – Marinefinland.fi

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   The importance of the fortress is also illustrated by the fact that it was selected as a unique military architectural monument to be a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991. This World Heritage Site area covers seven islands. Read more from the Suomenlinna official webpages.