Finland - Suomenlinna Stronghold King's Gate Bicentenary
Finland · 1948 · 10 markkaa
This stamp depicts the iconic King's Gate (Kuninkaanportti) of the Suomenlinna sea fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The design commemorates the bicentenary of the fortress's construction.
Suomenlinna, originally Sveaborg, is an 18th-century sea fortress built on six islands in Helsinki, Finland, and is a significant historical monument. The King's Gate is one of its most famous landmarks, built in 1753-1754.
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