Kruunuvuorenselkä, Fjard inlet near Laajasalo district in Helsinki, Finland.
Kruunuvuorenselkä is a fjord inlet lying between central Helsinki and its eastern residential zones, separated by multiple islands throughout its expanse. The waterway creates a natural division across the urban landscape.
The fjord served as a vital trade route to the Gulf of Finland for centuries, linking Helsinki's harbor to the open sea. This role as a connection between the city and the wider waters shaped urban development.
The name reflects the connection between Helsinki's center and its eastern areas, with locals using the waters for boating and leisure activities. The inlet shapes how people relate to the sea as part of their daily environment.
The waterway maintains adequate depth for ships and ferries operating throughout the year, maintaining connections between downtown and eastern zones. Visitors can explore the shoreline from various vantage points or join boat tours from nearby locations.
A new bridge will cross the inlet, becoming one of Finland's longest structures, with a distinctive central support tower rising prominently above the water. This construction will fundamentally change how eastern districts connect to the rest of the city.
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