🚩 Hanko Fortress

Finland · Europe · 59.80°N, 22.94°E

Hanko Fortress was a fortress built in Hanko at the end of the 18th century, which consisted of the Gustavsvärn, Meijerfeldt and Gustaf Adolf fortresses built on rock outcrops, and the Kuningattarenvuori fortresses located on the mainland. The island fortresses formed a triangle that protected the sea channel leading to the port of Hanko.

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Quick facts

Country	Finland
Continent / region	Europe
Coordinates (approx.)	59.80°N, 22.94°E · view on map

Hanko Fortress is located in Finland, in Europe.

More fortresses in Finland

Hamina Fortress · Järvitaipale Fortress · Kärnäkoski Fortress · Krepost Sveaborg · Lappeenranta Fortress · Liikkala Fortress · Lovisa Fortress · Orivirran saarto · Suomenlinna · Taavetti Fortress.

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