Reg.Nr. 99/FI/02

Development of Suomenlinna Fortress for cultural recreation

Suomelinna is a large sea fortress which was occupied by the army until 1973, after which it has been renovated and developed for cultural recreation and as a historical monument. It has been an important resort for cultural recreation since Finland's independence in 1917, an in ...
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Project details

Title:Development of Suomenlinna Fortress for cultural recreation
Entr. year: 1999
Result:Medal
Country: Finland
Town: Suomenlinna, Helsinki
Category type: architectural heritage
Notes:The Fortress of Suomenlinna has been listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site since 1991
Building type/ Project type: Military/Defence/Fortified building/system
Former use:Fortress
Actual use:Cultural attraction, prime resort for cultural recreation
Built: 18th century
The Jury's citation: For the extensive, exemplary, carefully planned and successfully realised restoration and revitalisation of this very important historic fortress, which now serves as a prime resort for cultural recreation.
GPS:60°8'44.0" N; 24°59'16.8" E
Web, Links:

www.suomenlinna.fi/

Description:
Suomelinna is a large sea fortress which was occupied by the army until 1973, after which it has been renovated and developed for cultural recreation and as a historical monument. It has been an important resort for cultural recreation since Finland's independence in 1917, an in 1991 Suomelinna was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Founded in 1748 Suomelinna celebrated its 250th Anniversary in 1998. The Governing Body of Suomenlinna has specifically invested in developing the services for cultural facilities during the last five years. Many spaces have been renovated in collaboration with the National Board of Antiquities: two restaurants, exhibition spaces, two large meeting and banqueting halls and especially the visitor centre, which is presented as an example of the development for cultural recreation.