Noah's Ark, Suomenlinna, Maritime apartment building in Suomenlinna, Finland.
The rectangular stone building features three floors with symmetrical windows and stands near the waterfront of Suomenlinna fortress island.
Built in 1771 during the Swedish rule, the structure formed part of the maritime defense network protecting the Gulf of Finland.
The name derives from the biblical vessel, reflecting the spiritual influences on Finnish architecture during the eighteenth century.
Regular ferries from Helsinki Market Square transport visitors to Suomenlinna island throughout the year to view this historical residence.
The building incorporates specialized water collection systems in its roof design, demonstrating early sustainable architecture principles in Nordic construction.
Location: Helsinki
Inception: 1771
GPS coordinates: 60.14700,24.98810
Latest update: March 9, 2025 16:57
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