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Suomenlinna sea fortress— Finland
Preface
Popular with tourists, scenic Suomenlinna comprises eight islands and is only a short ferry ride from Helsinki. Snap up a merchant’s house here and experience a villagey lifestyle.
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01The officers’ club
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02Ferry service
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03Cannons
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04Tourists explore the town
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05Bridge between Iso Mustasaari and Susisaari
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06Café Icecellar Art Shop
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07The conservatory of Petra Tandefelt, resident and owner of Suomenlinna’s Toy Museum
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08Her teapot collection
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09Tandefelt’s residence built by a Russian officer
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10Petra Tandefelt
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11Portrait of Carl Gustaf Mannerheim (1867-1951), Finland’s most famous military leader in the officers’ club
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12Matilda at ice cream kiosk
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13Café Icecellar, an ex storage facility for officers
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