Sweden
is a Scandinavian nation that comprises of thousands of islands, mountains and
lakes. A very interesting fact about this great nation is that though it is a
mass producer of weapons, Sweden has not been involved in any war from the past
two centuries. This article focuses on the most famous places in Sweden.
Lund Cathedral:
This is a famous Lutheran Cathedral in Lund, Sweden. This great church is built
from sand stone and the influence of the Romanesque style is evident in the
crypts, galleries and other structures. The interiors are cool and dark and the
place has an ancient church bell that was made as early as the year 1513. The
Cathedral, with its serene beauty attracts millions of tourists every year.
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The Gota Canal:
This ancient canal was built as early as the nineteenth century and is
considered to be the backbone of a waterway linking a lot of rivers and lakes
to provide a route from Gothenburg to Soderkoping and passes through the Vanern
and Vattern lakes. The picturesque locations and calm waters draws thousands of
tourists every year.
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Kosterhavet National Park:
This is the first marine National park in Sweden that opened up to the public
in the year 2009. There are over six thousand species of wild life and the park
is in and around the Koster islands. The coral reef is filled with the
activities of snorkelling and diving and the picturesque locations makes
visiting this place an unforgettable experience.
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Ystad:
Ystad is a town in Skane County, Sweden. A very famous monastery named the
Greyfriars abbey lies in this great place. The Church of Virgin Mary is another
beautiful masterpiece that depicts the Gothic Hansa architecture. The pretty
beaches and cobblestone streets make this location an ideal one for a picnic.
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Swedish Lapland:
This is a place located above the Arctic Circle and the season is always a
sunny summer. Mostly for hikers and adventure seekers, this great forest region
is the best for any tourist who wishes to get a taste of the wilderness.
Gotland:
Gotland is one of the largest islands in Sweden and is also totally surrounded
by the Baltic sea. Agriculture and Tourism flourish here and this place is one
of the most preferred tourist destinations.
All
a person needs to do if he wants to visit Sweden is to get a visa to Sweden. A Sweden visa application form needs to be filled up and the Sweden visa fees need to be paid in
order to get a Sweden visa.
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