5 July 2013 ~ Suomenlinna ~ Part II
Listening to: Portugal.The Man ~ Purple, Yellow, Red & Blue
I wish the blog could emit fragrance. There were so many white and purple lilac trees on the island and it brought back so many memories of the lilac tree in my backyard growing up.
Got a close-up look at the fortress.
These ornamented wooden houses belonged to the Russian garrison. Six of the original buildings have survived.
The Alexander Nevsky garrison church was built in 1854. After Finland gained independence the church was consecrated in 1918 on Christmas as a Lutheran church. (Finland is predominately a Lutheran country). The following year the 4 cupolas of the Orthodox style were torn down.
This building was turned into a military museum.
Just a nice view.
A submarine tucked away.
I wish the blog could emit fragrance. There were so many white and purple lilac trees on the island and it brought back so many memories of the lilac tree in my backyard growing up.
Got a close-up look at the fortress.
These ornamented wooden houses belonged to the Russian garrison. Six of the original buildings have survived.
The Alexander Nevsky garrison church was built in 1854. After Finland gained independence the church was consecrated in 1918 on Christmas as a Lutheran church. (Finland is predominately a Lutheran country). The following year the 4 cupolas of the Orthodox style were torn down.
This building was turned into a military museum.
Just a nice view.
A submarine tucked away.
posted by ~L~ @ 6:01 PM
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