Krepost Sveaborg - Fortress Island Kuivasaari
The heavy fortificated island of Kuivasaari played an important role in the coastal defence of Helsinki during both world wars. Visiting this island is only possible by permission.
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Source
- Text: Kaj Metz
- Photos: Wikimedia Commons
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Monument
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Cemetery
Fortification
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