St. George's Church, Mariehamn
Mariehamn, Finland · built 1927
Mariehamn (mə-REE-ə-hah-mən, Finland [mɑriːeˈhɑmn], Maarianhamina [ˈmɑːriɑnˌhɑminɑ], Latin: Portus Mariae) is the capital of Åland, an autonomous region of Finland, and the seat of its government and parliament. Mariehamn lies on the main island of Åland. It has about 40% of the region’s population. The city is Swedish-speaking, and most residents have Swedish as their native language. Mariehamn borders Jomala to the north and west and Lemland to the east. The coat of arms of Mariehamn reflects the city’s maritime economy and its linden-lined parks. It was designed by Nils Byman and confirmed in 1951. Mariehamn and all of Åland is a popular summer destination, with about 1.5 million visitors each year.
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