World Heritage: Fortress of Suomenlinna in Finland

Source:Xinhua Published: 2013-6-28 10:49:21

Photo taken on June 24, 2013 shows a cannon on the coastal defense at the island fortress of Suomenlinna in Helsinki, capital of Finland. Fortress of Suomenlinna is a unique historical monument and one of the largest maritime fortresses in the world. Its construction began in 1700s when Finland was part of the Kingdom of Sweden. As an example of European military architecture of its time, Suomenlinna was included in UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1991. (Xinhua/Yan Ting)

Photo taken on June 24, 2013 shows a cannon on the coastal defense at the island fortress of Suomenlinna in Helsinki, capital of Finland. Fortress of Suomenlinna is a unique historical monument and one of the largest maritime fortresses in the world. Its construction began in 1700s when Finland was part of the Kingdom of Sweden. As an example of European military architecture of its time, Suomenlinna was included in UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1991. (Xinhua/Yan Ting)


 
A man fishes outside the island fortress of Suomenlinna in Helsinki, capital of Finland, on June 24, 2013. Fortress of Suomenlinna is a unique historical monument and one of the largest maritime fortresses in the world. Its construction began in 1700s when Finland was part of the Kingdom of Sweden. As an example of European military architecture of its time, Suomenlinna was included in UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1991. (Xinhua/Yan Ting)

A man fishes outside the island fortress of Suomenlinna in Helsinki, capital of Finland, on June 24, 2013. Fortress of Suomenlinna is a unique historical monument and one of the largest maritime fortresses in the world. Its construction began in 1700s when Finland was part of the Kingdom of Sweden. As an example of European military architecture of its time, Suomenlinna was included in UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1991. (Xinhua/Yan Ting)


 
People play on a wall of the island fortress of Suomenlinna in Helsinki, capital of Finland, on June 24, 2013. Fortress of Suomenlinna is a unique historical monument and one of the largest maritime fortresses in the world. Its construction began in 1700s when Finland was part of the Kingdom of Sweden. As an example of European military architecture of its time, Suomenlinna was included in UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1991. (Xinhua/Yan Ting)

People play on a wall of the island fortress of Suomenlinna in Helsinki, capital of Finland, on June 24, 2013. Fortress of Suomenlinna is a unique historical monument and one of the largest maritime fortresses in the world. Its construction began in 1700s when Finland was part of the Kingdom of Sweden. As an example of European military architecture of its time, Suomenlinna was included in UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1991. (Xinhua/Yan Ting)


 
Tourists visit the island fortress of Suomenlinna in Helsinki, capital of Finland, on June 24, 2013. Fortress of Suomenlinna is a unique historical monument and one of the largest maritime fortresses in the world. Its construction began in 1700s when Finland was part of the Kingdom of Sweden. As an example of European military architecture of its time, Suomenlinna was included in UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1991. (Xinhua/Yan Ting)

Tourists visit the island fortress of Suomenlinna in Helsinki, capital of Finland, on June 24, 2013. Fortress of Suomenlinna is a unique historical monument and one of the largest maritime fortresses in the world. Its construction began in 1700s when Finland was part of the Kingdom of Sweden. As an example of European military architecture of its time, Suomenlinna was included in UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1991. (Xinhua/Yan Ting)


 
Photo taken on June 24, 2013 shows the tomb of Augustin Ehrensvard, founder of the Fortress of Suomenlinna, in Helsinki, capital of Finland, on June 24, 2013. Fortress of Suomenlinna is a unique historical monument and one of the largest maritime fortresses in the world. Its construction began in 1700s when Finland was part of the Kingdom of Sweden. As an example of European military architecture of its time, Suomenlinna was included in UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1991. (Xinhua/Yan Ting)

Photo taken on June 24, 2013 shows the tomb of Augustin Ehrensvard, founder of the Fortress of Suomenlinna, in Helsinki, capital of Finland, on June 24, 2013. Fortress of Suomenlinna is a unique historical monument and one of the largest maritime fortresses in the world. Its construction began in 1700s when Finland was part of the Kingdom of Sweden. As an example of European military architecture of its time, Suomenlinna was included in UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1991. (Xinhua/Yan Ting)


 
A tourist visits the monumental King's Gate of the island fortress of Suomenlinna in Helsinki, capital of Finland, on June 24, 2013. Fortress of Suomenlinna is a unique historical monument and one of the largest maritime fortresses in the world. Its construction began in 1700s when Finland was part of the Kingdom of Sweden. As an example of European military architecture of its time, Suomenlinna was included in UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1991. (Xinhua/Yan Ting)

A tourist visits the monumental King's Gate of the island fortress of Suomenlinna in Helsinki, capital of Finland, on June 24, 2013. Fortress of Suomenlinna is a unique historical monument and one of the largest maritime fortresses in the world. Its construction began in 1700s when Finland was part of the Kingdom of Sweden. As an example of European military architecture of its time, Suomenlinna was included in UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1991. (Xinhua/Yan Ting)


 
Photo taken on June 24, 2013 shows a cannon on the coastal defense at the island fortress of Suomenlinna in Helsinki, capital of Finland. Fortress of Suomenlinna is a unique historical monument and one of the largest maritime fortresses in the world. Its construction began in 1700s when Finland was part of the Kingdom of Sweden. As an example of European military architecture of its time, Suomenlinna was included in UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1991. (Xinhua/Yan Ting)

Photo taken on June 24, 2013 shows a cannon on the coastal defense at the island fortress of Suomenlinna in Helsinki, capital of Finland. Fortress of Suomenlinna is a unique historical monument and one of the largest maritime fortresses in the world. Its construction began in 1700s when Finland was part of the Kingdom of Sweden. As an example of European military architecture of its time, Suomenlinna was included in UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1991. (Xinhua/Yan Ting)


 
A woman walks past the Military Museum of the island fortress of Suomenlinna in Helsinki, capital of Finland, on June 24, 2013. Fortress of Suomenlinna is a unique historical monument and one of the largest maritime fortresses in the world. Its construction began in 1700s when Finland was part of the Kingdom of Sweden. As an example of European military architecture of its time, Suomenlinna was included in UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1991. (Xinhua/Yan Ting)

A woman walks past the Military Museum of the island fortress of Suomenlinna in Helsinki, capital of Finland, on June 24, 2013. Fortress of Suomenlinna is a unique historical monument and one of the largest maritime fortresses in the world. Its construction began in 1700s when Finland was part of the Kingdom of Sweden. As an example of European military architecture of its time, Suomenlinna was included in UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1991. (Xinhua/Yan Ting)


 
Photo taken on June 24, 2013 shows artillery shells on the coastal defense at the island fortress of Suomenlinna in Helsinki, capital of Finland. Fortress of Suomenlinna is a unique historical monument and one of the largest maritime fortresses in the world. Its construction began in 1700s when Finland was part of the Kingdom of Sweden. As an example of European military architecture of its time, Suomenlinna was included in UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1991. (Xinhua/Yan Ting)

Photo taken on June 24, 2013 shows artillery shells on the coastal defense at the island fortress of Suomenlinna in Helsinki, capital of Finland. Fortress of Suomenlinna is a unique historical monument and one of the largest maritime fortresses in the world. Its construction began in 1700s when Finland was part of the Kingdom of Sweden. As an example of European military architecture of its time, Suomenlinna was included in UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1991. (Xinhua/Yan Ting)


 

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