Gothenburg (Sweden) – detailed information about the city with photos. The main attractions of Gothenburg with descriptions, guides and cards.
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City Gothenburg (Sweden)
Gothenburg is the second largest city of Sweden, located in the southwestern part of the country in the Västra-Gotaland county. Is one of the main industrial centers of the state and the largest Swedish by the port. Gothenburg is a modern European city known for museums, entertainment, festivals and parks. Here The largest university of Scandinavia is located in which students study. 40,000 students.
- Geography and climate
- Practical information
- Story
- sights
- Video
- Maps and guides
- Comments and reviews
Geography and climate
Gothenburg is located in the south-west of Sweden on the shores of the strait Kattegat at the mouth of the river Göta-Elv. The terrain is flat. The climate is temperate sea with cool summer, rainy autumn and relatively mild winters with little frosts.
Gothenburg in winter
Practical information
- The population is more than 570 thousand people.
- Area – 447.88 km².
- The currency is the Swedish krona.
- The language is Swedish.
- Time – UTC +1, summer +2.
- The airport is located 25 km east of the city.
- The main shopping center of Gothenburg – Nordstan. Is located nearby Arkaden is a small shopping center with many fashion boutiques.
- A large concentration of restaurants is observed in the area. Linnégatan.
Story
Gothenburg was founded in 1621 by King Gustav II Adolf in the heyday of the Swedish state. For several For decades, the new city was significantly fortified and received wide privilege. In the era of the Riksdag, Gothenburg becomes one of most prosperous cities of Scandinavia. City welfare, in mainly determined maritime trade.
On the streets Gothenburg
In the early 19th century, Gothenburg lost its strategic military position. Most of the fortifications were dismantled. By the middle of the 19th century, the city became the largest port in Sweden. In In the second half of the 19th century, industry developed in Gothenburg turning it into one of the largest industrial centers Scandinavia.
Gothenburg
sights
Haga District
Haga is one of the oldest districts in Gothenburg number of pedestrian streets and charming houses in traditional Scandinavian style with a stone basement above which go two – three floors of wood. Here you can try the famous traditional pastry Hagabullen (cinnamon bun).
Skansen Cronan
Skansen Cronan – a hilltop fortification built in late 17th century to protect against the Danes. Last fortress used as a prison and military museum, and today here there is a restaurant and a conference room. Near the fortress are located old army barracks.
Feskekörka
Feskekörka is a historic building of a fish market built in second half of the 19th century. It still sells fish and seafood.
Art the museum
Art Museum – one of the best museums in Sweden with works Carl Larsson, Albert Edelfeld, Bruno Liljefors, Rembrandt, Monet and many others.
Liseberg
Liseberg – the largest amusement park in Scandinavia (42 attraction), included in the TOP-10 structures of this type in the world.
Universeum
Universeum is the largest research center in Scandinavia, where you can see real rainforest, dinosaurs in kind size and one of the largest aquariums in Europe.
Old Town Hall
The old town hall of Gothenburg was built in the middle of the 17th century and is one of the oldest buildings in the city. It is located on Gustav Adolf Square among several buildings of the same period
Slottsskogen
Slottsskogen – one of the best parks in Gothenburg, where you can see moose and deer, as well as seals and penguins.
Cathedral Cathedral
The cathedral is the main religious building of Gothenburg. The current church building dates back to the first half of the 19th century. It It was built on the site of an ancient wooden church of the 17th century.
Church of Vasa
Vasa Church – a beautiful granite neo-roman religious construction of the early 20th century.
Hagakirkan
Hagakirkan – a mid-19th century brick church in style neogothic
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Maps and guides
City map
