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Suomenlinna is an inhabited 18th-century sea fortress spread across multiple islands off the coast of Helsinki, Finland. Originally constructed by the Swedish crown in 1748 and designed by Augustin Ehrensvärd, it was built to defend the region against Russian naval expansion. The site features extensive bastions, dry docks, and museums documenting its history under Swedish, Russian, and Finnish rule. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991, it is accessible by public ferry and serves as a major historical attraction.
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