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Skansin

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Sigrun
August 6, 2018
An old fortress with lighthouse.
Rúni
January 22, 2016
"Skansin" Fortification built in 1580 by Magnus Heinason in order to protect the trading centre of Tórshavn from a steadily increasing number of seaborne attacks across the North Atlantic – in many cases from pirate raids. The original fortification only lasted until 1677, when French pirates destroyed the fort. - Next to Skansin there is the statues "Frída, fría" made by Hans Pauli (2004)
"Skansin" Fortification built in 1580 by Magnus Heinason in order to protect the trading centre of Tórshavn from a steadily increasing number of seaborne attacks across the North Atlantic – in many cases from pirate raids. The original fortification only lasted until 1677, when French pirates destro…
Arvid
August 28, 2018
Old fort. Nice view to the ocean.
Sjúrður
January 11, 2018
In 1580, the great Faroese adventurer Magnus Heinason ordered the construction of a fort to protect the trading centre of Tórshavn from a steadily increasing number of seaborne attacks across the North Atlantic – in many cases from pirate raids. The original fortification only lasted until 1677, when French pirates destroyed the fort after their final demand for 100 oxen, 200 sheep, 500 pairs of gloves, 1,200 pairs of stockings and 60 nightshirts wasn’t met by the people of Tórshavn within the 12-hour deadline. The fort served as a British Royal Navy headquarters during the Second World War. The two guns which face out to sea from behind the fort were used to defend the islands against Germ
In 1580, the great Faroese adventurer Magnus Heinason ordered the construction of a fort to protect the trading centre of Tórshavn from a steadily increasing number of seaborne attacks across the North Atlantic – in many cases from pirate raids. The original fortification only lasted until 1677, whe…
Brian
March 15, 2017
Historic fort with sweeping views down by the Harbour

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