King's Gate, Water gate and portal in Suomenlinna, Finland.
The King's Gate features stone stairs ascending to a concave facade with rustic masonry, marble stones, and defense cannon openings at Suomenlinna fortress.
The gate, constructed in 1753-1754, marks the location where King Adolf Frederick of Sweden anchored during his inspection of the fortress construction in 1752.
The limestone entrance displays inscribed messages in stone tablets, including guidance for future generations about self-reliance and national independence.
During summer, water buses stop at the gate's quay, providing transportation from Helsinki, while large ferries pass through the Kustaanmiekka strait to Stockholm.
The structure appeared on the 1000 Finnish mark banknote from 1986 until 2001, when Finland transitioned to the euro currency.
Location: Helsinki
Inception: 1754
Architects: Augustin Ehrensvärd
Part of: Suomenlinna
GPS coordinates: 60.14000,24.99000
Latest update: March 3, 2025 23:12
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