I took a ferry from Market Square to visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Suomenlinna. I thought it would offer me a peaceful escape from the bustling city. Little did I know that when I arrived on the island, so did many other tourists.
I explored the island, visiting the church and wandering further, but as the crowds grew, the peace I had hoped for slipped away. Eventually, I decided to head back to the city.
Despite the busy atmosphere, I still enjoyed my visit. It was a scenic and beautiful place.
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Suomenlinna is an 18th-century sea fortress located on a group of islands off the coast of Helsinki, Finland. Built by Sweden starting in 1748, it was originally named Sveaborg (or Viapori in Finnish), intended to defend against Russian expansion during the time when Finland was part of the Swedish Empire. The fortress spans several interconnected islands and serves as a striking example of European military architecture.
Over time, Suomenlinna has been under Swedish, Russian, and Finnish control, each period leaving its mark on the fortifications. After Sweden lost a war with Russia in 1808, Finland came under Russian rule, and Suomenlinna became a Russian naval base until Finland gained independence in 1917.
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