Housed within the south wing of the Uppsala Castle, you can find a place on which a very rich group of artistic works, owned by the municipal government of the city, is permanently displayed. In other words, the Uppsala Art Museum, ever since its creation in 1995, provides a setting on which an over-12,000-object collection …
Being conceived during the 16th century as the royal residence in Uppsala, the Castle overlooks the historical district of the city. In other words, this mighty building, whose construction started in 1549 under orders by the king Gustav I Vasa, is one of the main treasures of the Swedish city. Above all, it attests to …
The city center of Uppsala, located across the Fyris River from the old town, is home to several alleys that, winding between buildings from different epochs, hold many treasures. Surely, such is the case of a cozy restaurant on Bredgränd, named 60 (Sextio) Kvadrat. While there, you can, either for lunch or dinner, enjoy some …
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When thinking about Sweden, water sports don’t tend to be a common thing. However, modern technology has allowed the practice of such activities on a yearly basis, as indoor heating isolates you from the cold weather of most months. Indeed, a place such as Fyrishov, the largest arena in Uppsala and the fourth most-visited in …
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Right next to the main campus of the Uppsala University, you can find a botanical marvel on which man-made structures blend in a perfectly thought setting with natural beauties. In other words, the Botanical Garden of this university, placed within land donated in 1787 by Gustav III, is a destination you must visit while in …
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Dominating the Uppsala skyline from its construction during the late 13th century, the city’s cathedral has acted as the main ecclesiastical building in the country. Surely, what still is the tallest church in Scandinavia with a height of 119 meters (389 feet) acts as the spiritual heart of Sweden by being the seat of its …
