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	Suomenlinna - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Suomenlinna (Finnish), or Sveaborg (Swedish), is an inhabited sea fortress built on six islands, today within Helsinki, the capital of Finland.
		Suomenlinna has always been much more than just a part of Helsinki — it is a town within the town.
		The Suomenlinna Kuninkaanportti ("King's gate") entrance gateway, bearing a plaque with Augustin Ehrensvärd's famous quote "Eftervärld, stå här på egen botn och lita icke på främmande hielp" ("Progeny, stand here on your own foundation and do not rely on foreign help"), was Erik Bruun's illustration motive for the 1000 Markkaa banknote.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Suomenlinna (1009 words)

	SUOMENLINNA FACTS AND INFORMATION (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The next stage in the arming of Suomenlinna and the Gulf of Finland came in the build-up to the World_War_I.
		Suomenlinna has always been much more than just a part of Helsinki — it is a town within the town.
		The Suomenlinna ''Kuninkaanportti'' ("King's gate") entrance gateway, bearing a plaque with Augustin_EhrensvÃ¤rd's famous quote ''"EftervÃ¤rld, stÃ¥ hÃ¤r pÃ¥ egen botn och lita icke pÃ¥ frÃ¤mmande hielp"'' ("Progeny, stand here on your own foundation and do not rely on foreign help"), was Erik_Bruun's illustration motive for the 1000 Markkaa banknote.
	www.dontpayyourtaxes.com /Suomenlinna (955 words)

	Knowledge King - Suomenlinna (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Suomenlinna (Swedish: Sveaborg) is an inhabited sea fortress built on six islands within city limits of Helsinki, Finland.
		Suomenlinna and its surrounding islands became part of "Peter the Great's naval fortification" designed to safeguard the capital, St. Petersburg.
		Suomenlinna has always been much more than just a part of Helsinki - it is a city within a city.
	www.knowledgeking.net /encyclopedia/s/su/suomenlinna.html (675 words)

	HS Metro 21.10.2003 - Suomenlinna: Helsinki's most popular stone suburb (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Suomenlinna is one of the biggest marine fortresses in the world, and one that is still inhabited and where buildings are restored bearing in mind the old architectural heritage.
		Suomenlinna's six kilometres of walls and ramparts are a masterpiece of 18th century fortified construction techniques.
		Suomenlinna Society is a residents' association for the inhabitants of Suomenlinna.
	www2.helsinginsanomat.fi /english/archive/news.asp?id=20031021IE14 (605 words)

	Helsinki, Finland: ITiCSE 2000 Conference
		Suomenlinna, "the Gibraltar of the North," was the mightiest fortress in the Baltic.
		Now, Suomenlinna is the name of a small group of small islands on which the Swedes built a number of fortifications, bastions and small harbors in 1747.
		Suomenlinna Church was formerly the Alexander Neveski Cathedral, built in the Russian period 1849-1854, and gained its Lutheran appearance in the 1920s.
	www.cs.mtu.edu /~shene/DigiCam/Gallery/Travel/Finland/INFO.html (1601 words)

	LEISURE & EDUCATION: Suomenlinna - Sentinel between East and West (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Suomenlinna has only around 900 permanent residents, but hundreds of thousands of visitors are drawn there each summer by a combination of natural beauty and history, museums and handicrafts.
		Suomenlinna itself is a unique monument to military architecture.
		Suomenlinna remained a garrison until 1973, when it was transferred to civilian administration.
	www.publiscan.fi /sc08e-9.htm (511 words)

	SUOMENLINNA SVEABORG
		Suomenlinna is known as an avant-garde of culture, the influence of which has affected the cultural life throughout Finland.
		During the Crimean War of 1854-56 the bombardment of Suomenlinna (then known as Sveaborg - "Sweden's fortress" or Viapori) lasted three days and the fortress was badly damaged.
		It was because of the fortress that Helsinki was chosen the new capital of Finland.
	www.helsinki-hotels.net /suomenli.htm (504 words)

	BBC - h2g2 - Suomenlinna Sea Fortress, Helsinki, Finland
		Suomenlinna is one of the biggest sea fortresses in the world.
		Suomenlinna is a variety of things to different people: home, work, a major tourist attraction, and one of the most popular recreational areas in Helsinki.
		After docking in Suomenlinna, start walking, but please remember that if something looks like a private home it probably is. Locals are proud of their island and generally welcome tourists as long as they don't pop in their backdoor.
	www.bbc.co.uk /dna/h2g2/A3895608 (982 words)

	Suomenlinna
		Construction of Suomenlinna Fortress began in 1748 by Sweden.
		The King's Gate is a symbol of Suomenlinna.
		Suomenlinna island is a popular place for sightseeing nowadays, and ferry-boats are plied regularly between Suomenlinna and Helsinki harbor all year round.
	www.muuka.com /finnishpumpkin/fortresses/suomenlinna/suomenlinna.html (142 words)

	H2G2 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Suomenlinna was designed to protect Sweden's interests [Finland was part of Sweden at that time.
		In 1808 Suomenlinna was surrounded by Russian troops as part of a war between Sweden and Russia.
		Following the civil war the fortress was used for a year as a prison camp and later as a garrison.
	www.bbc.co.uk /dna/h2g2/pda/A3895608?s_id=2 (193 words)

	Suomenlinna (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Suomenlinna (finlandés), o Sveaborg (sueco), es una fortaleza habitada del mar construida en seis islas, hoy dentro de Helsinki, el capital de Finlandia.
		La etapa siguiente en armarse de Suomenlinna y el golfo de Finlandia vino en la acumulación a la fortaleza de I. The de la guerra mundial y sus islas circundantes sintieron bien a la parte de "Peter el gran fortalecimiento naval" diseñado para salvaguardar el capital, St. Petersburg.
		Suomenlinna se ha conocido siempre como avant-garde de la cultura, la influencia de el cual ha afectado la vida cultural a través de Finlandia.
	www.yotor.net /wiki/es/su/Suomenlinna.htm (800 words)

	Suomenlinna
		The Suomenlinna Museum, which is in the Visitor Centre, gives visitors a glimpse of the life of officers and soldiers during the periods of Swedish and Russian rule in the 18th and 19th centuries.
		There are also pictures of the period since Finnish independence, when there was a prison for communist detainees on Suomenlinna, a Finnish garrison, a submarine base and the Valmet shipyard, which made ships as reparations for the Soviet Union.
		The entrance fee also includes admission to the prize-winning Suomenlinna Experience, a half-hour multivision show covering the construction of the maritime fortress, the sea battles for the fortification and life and sounds in the garrison town.
	www.suomenlinna.fi /index.php?menuid=6&lang=eng (317 words)

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		Suomenlinna is just a 10 minute ride to an isle a little further from Helsinki.
		Suomenlinna means Finnish Castle, and the Swedes call it Sveaborg (Swedish Castle).
		The original name however is Sveaborg because at the time the fortress was built, Finland was still a part of Sweden and the fortress was designed after Sweden was losing land in wars with Russia.
	home.hccnet.nl /de.bock/062004scandinavia/travel/2906.htm (850 words)

	MK (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Suomenlinna was an active military fortress from approximately 1750 to 1948, and today it functions mostly as a tourist attraction.
		Suomenlinna was first called Sveaborg ("Swedish Fortress") and was built under an order from Swedish King Fredrik I. Sveaborg was referred to as Viapori by the Finns.
		It suffered a surrender to Russian forces in 1808, and was bombed heavily by the French and English during the Crimean War.
	michelle.kasprzak.ca /blog/entries/archives/00000046.htm (286 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Suomenlinna is located in the Baltic Sea - just off the coast of Helsinki Finland.
		This grouping of 6 islands is the remains of an old fortress - which has been occupied at varying points in history by both Sweden and Russia.
		Today, Suomenlinna still houses an active military base, beautiful picnic beaches, and a few museums.
	www.angelfire.com /me2/you4fun/Suomenlinna.html (162 words)

	Sheet (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Suomenlinna is one of the world´ s largest maritime fortresses, a quiet cluster of islands just south of Helsinki Market Square.
		Suomenlinna offers an unforgettable experience for all ages, with museums, special events, idyllic cafes and cosy restaurants.Children will have a great time exploring the many tunnels of the old fortress.
		Suomenlinna is open year-round, but some facilities are only open in the summer months.
	www.visitfinland.com /web/lv/publish.nsf/c7d25333c6dcef4ec225694200206da5/6ca710e5c41bd43f42256de50055a027?OpenDocument (525 words)

	Suomenlinna Sea Fortress Photo Gallery by Gowan at pbase.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Suomenlinna, originally named "Sveaborg", is a naval fortress located off the coast of Helsinki.
		Suomenlinna belongs to the state of Finland and is Governed by the Governing Body of Suomenlinna, under the Ministry of Education.
		The buildings of Suomenlinna date mainly from the end of 18th century, the Swedish era, and 19th century Russian era.
	www.pbase.com /gowan/suomenlinna (180 words)

	Suomenlinna — Finland's Treasured Island Fortress — Virtual Finland
		Thus, this year marks the 250th anniversary of the start of one of the biggest building projects ever undertaken by the Kingdom of Sweden.
		Soon after Finland gained independence (from Russia) in 1917 the Swedish name of the fortress was officially changed to the Finnish Suomenlinna, "castle of Finland", but it is still known as Sveaborg to Finns who speak Swedish as their first language.
		In 1855, during the Russian period, Sveaborg was bombarded by a British-led fleet in an offensive linked to the Crimean War.
	virtual.finland.fi /finfo/english/suomenlinna.html (445 words)

	International cooperation: World Heritage (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Historically, Suomenlinna played an important role in Baltic power politics and is superb example of military architecture.
		Two fortresses were built, one in Loviisa and another on the island of Svartholma at the entrance to the town.
		Suomenlinna was built on six islands off the coast of Helsinki as a fortress and naval base to control shipping routes and provide a safe harbour and winter quarters for the Swedish fleet.
	www.minedu.fi /minedu/inter_cooperation/UNESCO/world_heritage.html (1661 words)

	The sea fortress of Suomenlinna stands on a group of interconnected islands just off Helsinki
		Suomenlinna has been not only a militaristic centre but also a cultural centre.
		The status of Suomenlinna is also prescribed by national legislation.
		Organizations: information about the governing of Suomenlinna; The bodies and societies and their projects.
	www.unesco.org /opi2/baltics/sea_fortress_of_suomenlinna_stan.htm (264 words)

	Helsingin Sanomat - International Edition - Metro (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Suomenlinna II, the passenger ferry that links the old fortress island of Suomenlinna with the centre of Helsinki, will be out of service at least for the remainder of the year.
		In October the Suomenlinna II collided with the pier in Suomenlinna twice.
		The problems of the ferry were discussed on Monday at a meeting of the Helsinki City Board, whose members were briefed on the status of the Suomenlinna II by Lauri Manninen, deputy chairman of the board of Suomenlinnan Liikenne, the company which operates the ferry.
	www.helsinginsanomat.fi /english/article/1101978056903 (388 words)

	Hot Helsinki Team (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Suomenlinna ferry is social gathering point for residents of the island in the same way that an elevator is for residents of an apartment building, but for tourists it is a real adventure!
		Suomenlinna is a calm and serene place in the winter.
		Suomenlinna is open to visitors throughout the year free of charge.
	www.hothelsinkiteam.com /en/events/2004_suomenlinnawinter.html (331 words)

	Hot Helsinki Team (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Christmas season at Suomenlinna is opened by the Main Quay on Saturday 29 November at 12.30pm by a performance featuring King Gustav III.
		Constructed on the islands off of Helsinki, Suomenlinna is a unique historical monument and one of the world’s largest maritime fortresses.
		Suomenlinna’s history is wrapped up closely in that of Finland and the Baltic Sea.
	www.hothelsinkiteam.com /en/events/suomenlinna.html (288 words)

	Public Art (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Suomenlinna was a prisoner camp for about one year in the early times of Finland’s independence, from between 14.04.1918 -14.03.1919.
		Those perished were brought to be buried on Santahamina where, in 1949, a memorial was erected to the victims of The Reds executions.
		Relatives of the prisoners who had suffered or perished were initiators of the Suomenlinna remembrance memorial project.
	taidemuseo.hel.fi /english/veisto/veistossivu.html?id=408&sortby=statue (203 words)

	nodium » Blog Archive » Suomenlinna Sea Fortress
		Located on islands off Helsinki, Suomenlinna is a unique historical monument and one of the largest maritime fortresses in the world.
		A friend of mine who lives in Suomenlinna sometimes spends a week or two without even taking the ferry back to the continent.
		The aesthetics of the environment and the good community spirit can’t be found in any other place that near to the center of Helsinki.
	www.nodium.com /articles/111_suomenlinna-sea-fortress (444 words)

	picture of Suomenlinnan kirkko - or the Church of Suomenlinna or Sveaborg. The present building was completed in 1854 ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		After Bolshevist coup in St. Petersburg and collapse of the Russian Empire the Suomenlinna Church was left with few or no Orthodox parishioners - members of the Russian coastal defense garrison had dispersed or simply left, and the Fortress itself became a naval installation of the new Finnish Republic.
		In my opinion the Suomenlinna is one of the most impressive architectural transformation of any building anywhere: a would be traditional historicist building was turned into a visually and stylistically different structure while preserving the old building underneath.
		The 52 meter high tower of Suomenlinna church is also a lighthouse encasing a beacon providing navigational aid to maritime and aerial traffic.
	www.photofora.com /eugene/snapshots/march2003/sveaborg/pages/008church2.htm (345 words)

	HKL (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Helsinki City Transport´s ticket enables you to travel to the Suomenlinna fortification island.
		The Suomenlinna island is a unique architectural monument, a popular recreation area and museum, and at the same time a living community.
		In 1918 the fortification was renamed Suomenlinna and it acted as a Finnish garrison until it came under civil administration in 1973.
	www.hel.fi /HKL/english/08_extra/matkailu/suomenlinnaan.html (190 words)

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