Svartholma Fortress, Sea fortress on an island near Loviisa, Finland.
The fortress features symmetrical bastion structures with triple defensive fortifications, positioned strategically at the entrance of Loviisa Bay.
Swedish military engineer Augustin Ehrensvärd designed and constructed the fortress between 1749 and 1764 to protect against potential Russian invasions.
The exhibition 'The Island of Soldiers, Prisoners, and Tourists' presents artifacts from archaeological excavations, revealing life within the fortress walls.
The fortress welcomes visitors from May through August with regular water bus service from Laivasilta harbor in Loviisa.
The British navy demolished the fortress with explosives in 1855 during the Crimean War, leading locals to collect stones for buildings in Loviisa.
Location: Loviisa
GPS coordinates: 60.37930,26.29901
Latest update: March 6, 2025 16:09
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