Bomarsund, Military fortress ruins in Sund, Finland
The remaining stone walls of Bomarsund stretch along the coastline, forming a semicircular structure with several defensive positions and garrison quarters.
The Russian Empire constructed Bomarsund between 1832 and 1854 as a strategic military installation to control maritime routes in the Baltic Sea.
The fortress ruins demonstrate the architectural techniques of 19th-century military construction, with massive stone walls and specialized defensive positions.
Visitors can explore the extensive ruins through marked paths, with a modern visitor center providing detailed information about the fortress history.
The fortress stones tell the story of a 2,000-person Russian military community that developed around the structure before its destruction.
Location: Sund
Inception: 1832
Founders: Russian Empire
GPS coordinates: 60.21222,20.23833
Latest update: May 12, 2025 01:36
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