OLD RESIDENCY WAS BUILT BY SWEDEN IN 1748 | SUOMENLINNA ISLAND

#travellerswonderland PART 1 : • Suomenlinna is a historic sea fortress and one of Finland's most famous attractions. It is located on a group of islands off the coast of Helsinki. Originally built by Sweden in 1748 as a defense against Russia, Suomenlinna is a UNESCO World Heritage site and an important part of Finland's history. • Constructed during Sweden's rule over Finland to defend against Russian expansion. • In 1808, Russia took control of the fortress during the Finnish War, and it remained under Russian control until Finland gained independence in 1917. • After Finnish independence, the fortress was handed over to Finland and eventually became a residential area and tourist attraction. 📍Address: Suomenlinna Island, 00190 Helsinki, Finland. #mustvisit #unescoheritage #suomenlinna #visitfinland