Built in the second half of the 18th century by Sweden on a group of islands located at the entrance of Helsinki's harbour, this fortress is an especially interesting example of European military ...

Take a flight of discovery high above the historic sea fortress of Suomenlinna, Finland, with breathtaking drone footage showcasing its star-shaped bastions, rugged coastline, and panoramic views of ...

A multitude of shipwrecks lie beneath the waters surrounding Helsinki's Suomenlinna, relics of a bygone era. Among these is one that has garnered particular interest, which has been nicknamed Hilma. A ...

Getting there: Suomenlinna is accessible only by water. Helsinki Regional Transport Authority (HSL) runs ferries between Helsinki's Market Square and Suomenlinna (www.hsl.fi.). The ferry system is ...

You have a good opportunity to meet fellow PhD students and experts at the social event, which will take place in the evening of Monday the 27th of August. The venue will be in Suomenlinna, fortress ...

Finnish prisons don't operate in terror of what the Sun will say, meaning they can focus on rehabilitation. By Helen Lewis The gate at Suomenlinna Prison has defeated ...

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