The Suomenlinna Sea Fortress was founded in 1748 when Sweden (yes, Swenden) wanted to fortify against Russia. It was inscribed into the World Heritage List (UNESCO) in 1991 to preserve an example of 18th century fortress. It surrendered to Russian siege in 1808 and was badly damaged during the Crimean War in 1855.
We grabbed tickets for the 15 minute ferry ride from Market Square over to the island. The Fortress is a nice outdoor excursion on a sunny (and cool) day. About 900 people live on Suomenlinna and the islands are dotted with museums, shops and restaurants.
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