Historic sites
Suomenlinna Sea Fortress, Helsinki
Helsinki, Uusimaa
An 18th-century fortress built across six islands at the entrance to Helsinki's harbour, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Historic sites in Finland
Historic sites
Olavinlinna Castle, Savonlinna
Savonlinna, Southern Savonia
A medieval castle built in 1475 on a rocky island in the Saimaa lake district, the northernmost medieval stone fortress still standing.
Historic sites
Old Rauma
Rauma, Satakunta
The largest preserved wooden town in the Nordic countries, with around 600 colourful wooden houses on narrow streets, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Historic sites
Turku Castle and Cathedral
Turku, Finland Proper
Turku, Finland's oldest city and former capital, has a 13th-century castle at the mouth of the Aura River, one of the largest medieval buildings in F…