The present day fortress islands of Suomenlinna could not be more removed from their violent history. The islands, now a World Heritage Site, were lush with grass, bushes and even this beach on the southern island. The islands are connected by modern wooden bridges and generally the place is kept in such a good state of repair, including a few of very modern museum buildings, that you could almost call this place a paradise. Apart from having to walk across the islands from one end to the other (and back) to see all the well-preserved military buildings, we were refreshed by the whole experience. Even Katarina, with her now partially crippled feet, found energy to complete the walk.
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