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Content Published November 23, 2016

My Helsinki

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Content Published January 16, 2016

icy aquatic sunset

You can observe spectacular icy sea scenery during cold winter season from shore of Suomenlinna.

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Content Published December 22, 2016

The Drydock

The Suomenlinna drydock, build in the 17th century, is one of the oldest working dry docks in Europe, and as such the oldest in Finland. It is used to repair boats and barges.

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Content Published December 21, 2016

Sunset at harbor

Sunset at Suomenlinna yacht harbor. A boat is maneuvering to its anchoring spot. Another one is taking down its sails. Peaceful transition before a summer storm.

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Content Published December 21, 2016

Outrunning the storm

Outrunning the storm at Suomenlinna. There are several beautiful spots to make unforgettable sunset images such as at the wooden houses next to the yacht harbor.

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Content Published December 21, 2016

Ferry landing

The Suomenlinna ferry at a glance. A storm was rising showing heavy rain clouds in the background.

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Content Published December 10, 2016

Dramatic clouds

What heavy and dramatic storm clouds there can be during summers in Finland? In the background some barracks in Suomenlinna.

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Content Published December 10, 2016

Fireboat firefighter

The sea fortress with naval canons. Firefighters perform training on a speed fireboat.

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Content Published November 23, 2016

The quay

The main quay. In the background surrounded by pink-blue sky, the Suomenlinna church.

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Content Published November 23, 2016

Storm is rising

Cruising seaway to Suomenlinna is at any season a fascinating spectacle. Today storm is rising.

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Content Published January 18, 2016

Fortress architecture

The architecture of fortress and walls remains historically authentic. Nowadays many non-profit organisations and schools are based in this area such e.g. Nordic Culture Point.

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Content Published January 18, 2016

Protecting city with guns

Sveaborg was built as a maritime fortress by the Swedish in the 17th century. In 1808 it was besieged by the Russian forces and remained under Russian administration until Finland's independence in 1917. The following year the Finnish government renamed the islands to Suomenlinna (Castle of Finland). In large extend Suomenlinna consists of historical authentic fortifications such e.g. Russian naval guns.

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Content Published January 18, 2016

Moving ice

From the shore of Suomenlinna moving ice in the sea can be observed.

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