It’s worth to begin a tour around historical heritage of Uppsala with the legendary medieval Slottet Castle. It was built in the mid16th century; during its long history, fascinating fortifications have witnessed important historical events. Currently, the part of the castle houses an art museum with a collection of paintings of the first half of the 20th century. Another part of the historic buildings is allotted to the city administration.
This is one of the oldest cities in Scandinavia that attracts travelers by tremendously large choice of attractions. The resort certainly will surely please those tourists who prefer quiet …
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There is an interesting religious attraction in the city - the beautiful Skattkammaren Cathedral. Its construction has begun in 1260 and ended only in the early 15th century. The beautiful cathedral is one of the oldest religious buildings of the country. On the territory of the cathedral there are tombs of prominent historical figures and representatives of royal families. The golden tomb of St. Eric attracts special interest of tourists. One of the towers of the cathedral is converted into a museum, which holds an interesting collection of national costumes and decorations.
Speaking of outstanding cultural institutions we should mention the Linnemuseet. In addition to personal belongings of Carl Linnaeus, the exhibition includes a rich collection of old books. The huge interest attracts Linnetradgarden Botanical Garden located next to the mansion. The garden was founded by the scientist in 1741; currently, there are about 1,300 plants in its territory. The beautiful garden is divided into several thematic areas; there is an interesting mobile vegetable garden, flower garden and a garden of exotic plants. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Tourists resting in Uppsala have to visit local fish restaurants, as well as dining places that specialize in Scandinavian cuisine. The Hambergs Fisk restaurant is known far outside of the …
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The oldest cultural institution in Uppsala is the Museum Gustavianum, walls of which house thousands of priceless archaeological finds. Visitors can see unique Egyptian sarcophagi and amphorae, the collection of beautiful vases and even Vikings armor. One of the most intriguing sights of the city is Kungshogarna, many interesting legends and beliefs are associated with it. According to scientists, huge monumental mounds were created during the Great Migration; all around there are more than eight hundred burial mounds.
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It’s worth to begin a tour around historical heritage of Uppsala with the legendary medieval Slottet Castle. It was built in the mid16th century; during its long history, fascinating fortifications have witnessed important historical events. Currently, the part of the castle houses an art museum with a collection of paintings of the first half of the 20th century. Another part of the historic buildings is allotted to the city administration.
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