Uppsala is a provincial old town in Sweden. Uppsala - the provincial old town of Sweden Uppsala Cathedral

The Swedish city of Uppsala is not too famous and popular as a tourist center, it is not flooded with crowds of guests from around the world. However, people who have already been here have managed to appreciate its ancient churches and cathedrals, feel the real atmosphere of the Middle Ages by visiting the Old Town, and enjoy the greenery of local squares and parks. This modest town seems to be hiding in the shadow of a huge and noisy Stockholm, but in itself it is the most important historical and cultural value of the state.

Uppsala is located 71 km from the capital of Sweden on both banks of the Furis River, so getting to it from Stockholm is not a problem. In addition, Stockholm-Arlanda Airport is located 35 km from the city. Uppsala consists of two parts: old and new. The old city is an ancient architectural monument of the Middle Ages, protected by the state, so the whole life of the city takes place in its new part.

This quiet and peaceful town is one of the oldest in Sweden. The first mention of it dates back to the 5th century, when the first buildings began to be erected here. Like any city of that time, Uppsala got its development through trade. But by the beginning of the thirteenth century, its main center had moved a little downstream of the Furis, where a new city was founded, called East Aros.

Uppsala gradually began to acquire the significance of the church center of medieval Sweden. In the 10th century, the first Christian temple was erected here on the site of a pagan temple. In 1164 it became the seat of the Swedish archbishop. Over the next two centuries, temples and churches were actively built here, the building material for which was mainly clay.

The fire that happened in 1245 practically destroyed the city to the ground. From it remained the burial mounds of the pagan period that have survived to this day and the church, built in the 13th century. The successor of the burnt city was East Aros, which inherited both the name and the status of Uppsala. In 1273, the residence of the archbishop was moved here, and coronations of Swedish monarchs took place here until the beginning of the 18th century. In fact, until 1523, Uppsala was the capital of the Kingdom of Sweden.

Uppsala also played an important role during the Reformation. It was here that the historically important Synod of the Swedish Church took place, at which Lutheran literature became mandatory for the whole country. In 1593, a decision was made here to reform the Swedish church and its transition to the Lutheran faith.

Remaining the religious center of Sweden, Uppsala has not lost its commercial significance. Fairs were held here, gathering merchants and merchants from all over the country and neighboring states. In the twentieth century, industrial production began to develop rapidly in the city, in particular engineering, printing, and pharmaceuticals. Currently, the headquarters and offices of Pfizer, Advanced Medical Optics, MySQL AB General Electric, Phadia are located here. Lindvalls kaffe coffee, famous in Sweden, is also produced here.

Undoubtedly, such a rich and interesting history of Uppsala could not but leave a mark on architecture. The city has many unique historical monuments that have been preserved since the Vikings and the Middle Ages.

One of the most famous sights of the city is the Cathedral - the oldest church in Sweden. This brightest representative of the Gothic style in architecture was built over almost two centuries and was opened in 1435. Its importance in the history of the state can hardly be overestimated. It was here that the archiepiscopal church was located, and here the coronation ceremonies of monarchs took place. In the cathedral there is a shrine revered by all Swedes - the tomb of St. Eric. Many kings are buried here, such as Gustav Vasa and Johan II, and the most famous scientists and historical figures, such as Carl Linnaeus and Emmanuel Swedenborg.

Near the Cathedral is the Church of the Holy Trinity, which is a parish for local residents. Its age is more than 6 centuries. In addition, the religious monuments of the city are the Old Uppsala Church, the churches of Erentuna, Funbo, Bjorklinge, located both on the territory of Uppsala and in its suburbs. Each of them has its own interesting history, architecture and beautiful interior decoration with ancient frescoes, icons and gilded chandeliers.

Uppsala Castle, dating from the middle of the 16th century, also witnessed many historical events in the life of the Swedish kingdom, such as the coronation of Gustav II Adolf and the abdication of Queen Christina. The castle has been restored several times, the last restoration was completed in 1994. Since that time, the local church, the State Hall, the wax museum and the Uppsala Art Museum have been open to the public.

A significant contribution to the cultural and scientific development of Uppsala was made by the famous botanist Carl Linnaeus. His estate, now a museum, is located 13 km from the city. There is a small botanical garden in front of its entrance, and inside the building there is a flower greenhouse. However, Linnaeus made the greatest contribution to the creation of gardens, which were later named after him. In these gardens, the professor conducted his scientific experiments. After his death, the students reorganized them, arranging the plants according to the project created by Linnaeus. Now about 1300 species of flora grow in the gardens.

The surroundings of Uppsala are also of considerable historical value for the country. So the Hill of Haga or the Mound of King Bjorn served as a burial place in the Bronze Age. Various weapons and household items were found here, which were invested in the graves of the nobility of that time. Mora stones are witnesses to the election of the Swedish kings who ruled in the 13th-16th centuries. It was in this place that they took the oath of allegiance to their vassals.

Being a stronghold of Christianity in Sweden, Uppsala is also one of the largest scientific centers of the state. Medical and biochemical research is actively carried out here, a number of higher educational institutions operate. The most famous among them is, of course, Uppsala University, founded in 1477 by Bishop Jakob Ulfsson. It was the first university opened at that time in Scandinavia. In 1515 it was closed, but after the synod held in 1593, it resumed its work. Carl Linnaeus and many other prominent scientists conducted their research here. Suffice it to mention that 6 Nobel laureates came out of the walls of this educational institution, mainly in the field of chemistry and physics. Now there are 7 faculties, where more than 30 thousand students study.

It is also worth noting that the university is the custodian of a whole treasury of historical documents that are in the Carolina Rediviva library. This largest library in the country houses four thousand million manuscripts and volumes, including a map of Mexico compiled in 1555, Mozart scores and medieval manuscripts. But the greatest value of the library is the "Silver Bible", translated by the Goths in the VI century.

The museum "Gustavianium", also located on the territory of the university, is of no less historical and scientific value. Here visitors can get acquainted with the university collections and the exposition of northern antiques.

It is, of course, better to see these sights, as well as enjoy the green landscape of Uppsala, in summer or late spring. From May to September, the weather here is mostly dry, cool, the temperature ranges from +10 to +17 C. Autumn comes quite early, and winter lasts until mid-April. There are almost no severe frosts, but the temperature can drop to -14 C, especially in the northern part of the city. At the same time, the climate is quite mild, transitional from continental to maritime.

The guests of the city of Uppsala are presented with hotels of different levels of stardom and different directions from family to business hotels, located both on the outskirts of the city and in its center. Tourists have the opportunity to choose hotels with spas, fitness centers, swimming pools and expensive restaurants.

Attractions Uppsala

The city center is conditionally divided into two parts: to the west of the Furison River, there is a predominantly church-academic area, almost all the sights are concentrated here; to the east of the river is the town hall, the administration and business center of the city.

Uppsala Cathedral

On the right bank of the river rises the cathedral, consecrated in 1435. The temple was badly damaged by numerous fires. The original medieval style of the cathedral was preserved only in the brickwork of the walls. Both western towers were rebuilt after 1702, and in 1745 all towers of the cathedral received new roofs. After the unsuccessful reconstruction of the cathedral in the era of historicism (1880) an attempt was made to restore it to its original form. Today, Uppsala Cathedral is a mixture of different architectural styles. Until the 18th century Swedish monarchs were crowned in the cathedral; Today, the Archbishop of Sweden conducts services here. Many great men of Sweden are buried in the cathedral: Gustav Vasa - the tombstone was made in the Netherlands (1576) . Near the apse of the altar stands a gilded sarcophagus (1577) with the remains of King Eric the Saint. Carl Linnaeus is buried at the entrance to the church on the left. On his tombstone there is an inscription: "To Carl Linnaeus, the prince of botanists." Bishop Nathan Söderblom and philosopher Emmanuel Swedenborg found eternal rest in the cathedral. Opening hours: daily 8.00-18.00. The museum of the cathedral is located in the northern facade tower. Opening hours: Mon.-Sat. 10.00-17.00, Sun. 12.30-17.00.

University

Uppsala University was founded in 1477 by the Archbishop of Sweden Jakob Ulvsson and Sture the Elder, later King Gustavus Adolf invested all his personal funds in the development of the university. One of the most famous citizens of Uppsala - Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778) , the creator of a unified system of flora and fauna, who laid the foundations of modern binomial nomenclature, which is still in effect today. You can name some other graduates of Uppsala University: mathematician and physicist Anders Celsius, writer and playwright August Strindberg, writer Per Lagerkvist - Nobel Prize winner in literature (1951) , UN Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjöld - Nobel Peace Prize Laureate (1961) and the naturalist, "father" of ichthyology, Peter Artedi.

Gustavianum

A few steps from the cathedral - the domed building of the Gustavianum (Gustavianum). It housed the Museum of Northern Antiquities, the Victoria Museum with Egyptian and Greek antiquities, and one of the first anatomical theaters in Europe, where students could watch specialists at work at the section table.

university library

Between the university and the castle rises the majestic building of the university library (Caroline Rediviva). The funds of the country's largest library number over 5 million volumes. This is the largest library in the country.

The famous "Silver Codex" is exhibited in a special exhibition hall of the library. ("Codex Argenteus")- gospel in gothic (VI century), it owes its name to a silver salary made in the 17th century. Another rarity is stored in the library - the manuscript of "Younger Edda" by Snorri Sturluson (about 1300). Opening hours: ser. June-ser. Aug. Mon.-Fri. 9.00-17.00, Sat. from 10.00, sun. 10.00-17.00, other time Mon.-Fri. 9.00-20.00, Sat. 10.00-17.00.

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From the library the road leads to the castle on the mountain. It began to be built in 1548 under Gustav Vasa. The bastions offer stunning views of the city and surroundings. The castle houses the city's art museum. Opening hours: Tue-Fri. 12.00-16.00, Sat., Sun. 11.00-17.00.

Botanical Garden

At the foot of the castle lies the university botanical garden (Botaniska Tradgarden). The Linneanum houses the Institute of Systematic Botany and the richest collection of cacti. A special pond was built in the tropical greenhouse for Victoria Regia (Victoria Regia) and orchids bloom, and a real Japanese garden pleases the eye in the courtyard. Opening hours: May-Aug. daily 7.00-17.00, other time until 19.00.

Linnaeus Gardens and Museum

In the northern part of the city center on Svartbacksgatan in 1650, Linnaeus Gardens were laid out, which gained worldwide fame when the great scientist began his scientific experiments here. The Linnaeus Museum is also open here and you can see the office of the doctor and the great naturalist. Of greatest interest are the collections of curiosities and dissected animals. Opening hours: June-Ser. sept. Tue-Sun 12.00-16.00.

Old Uppsala

5 km north of the center - Old Uppsala (Gamla Uppsala). In Swedish historiography, it is considered to be the residence of the Yngling dynasty, who ruled the Swedes until the 4th century BC. Of the surviving monuments of pagan antiquity, the most remarkable are three huge mounds - the site of modern excavations. The Old Uppsala Church was erected in the first half of the 12th century; here was also the residence of the bishop. The great Saxo Grammatik believed that in ancient times there was a pagan temple and a temple of Odin in Uppsala. Archaeologists confirm that Old Uppsala was the political center of the entire Uppland, and the burial mounds are of a funerary nature.

Purchases

Wonderful shops are located primarily on Stora Torget and Kungsangsgatan. Lovers of book rarities gather on Saturdays on the banks of the river near the Cathedral Bridge.

Uppsala surroundings

Hammarby

Those wishing to get acquainted with the surroundings of the city are recommended to go first of all to the Hammarby farm, to the summer estate of Carl Linnaeus, “an employee of the Divine Office”, bought by him in 1758. The walls of the study and bedroom of the great scientist are pasted over with pages from works on botany depicting flowers. In the main building, household items, his personal items and clothing are on display.

Park opening hours: May-Sept. daily 8.00-20.00: museum and cafe: Tue-Sun. 12.00-16.00.

Mura's stones

There is a house near the Hammarby manor (1799) . The famous sacred stones of Murasten are kept there. (Swedish - Mora sten). In ancient times, Swedish kings and kings were elected and took an oath of allegiance to vassals on the stones of the Mura field and put their name on the stone. We recommend visiting the church in Lagga (Lagga) where magnificent frescoes of the 15th century have been preserved.

- Uppsala. It is a peaceful and charming city on the banks of the river, if you do not pay attention to the vibrant student nightlife.

In the medieval center, a 10-minute walk from the station, rises the largest cathedral in Scandinavia (daily 8.00-18.00, admission is free). Its echoing, French-Gothic-influenced interior is impressive, with tiny chapels, one of which features a brightly restored 14th-century wall painting depicting the legend of Saint Eric, the patron saint of the country (there are other relics here as well). You can also discover the tombs of the rebellious Reformation monarch Gustav Vasa and his son Johan III, as well as the famous botanist Carl Linnaeus, who lived in Uppsala.

Opposite the cathedral is the Gustavianum (daily 11.00-16.00, September-May - closed on Mondays), built in 1625 as part of the university and especially famous for its anatomical theater. In addition, here you can see a small collection of Egyptian and ancient finds and Scandinavian antiquities, as well as the Uppsala University Museum with a wonderful ebony cabinet, which was presented as a gift to Gustav II Adolf. It is worth visiting the castle (June-August, English speakers at 13.00 and 15.00). In 1702, a fire destroyed three quarters of the city, and then only one side with two towers remained of this luxurious palace. Now here you can walk through the excavations and observe wax figures in authentic costumes of that era.

Arrival, accommodation and meals in Uppsala

The railway station and bus station are located in neighboring buildings near the tourist office at Fyris Torg 8 (Monday-Friday 10.00-18.00, Saturday 10.00-15.00, mid-June - mid-August also on Sundays 12.00-16.00), where you can get English-language maps and other materials. Uppsala now has a new STF youth hostel at Kungsgatan 27. The recommended hotel is Uppsala Kungsgatan 27 with clean, bright rooms that offer discounts on weekends.

The best dinners are offered at Sten Sture & Co, a large wooden house just under the castle at Nedre Slottsgatan, where a wide range of meat dishes are prepared during the day and live music is played in the evening. The best cafes are the classic student establishment Ofvandahls, Sysslomangsgatan 5 (smokers), Guntherska, Ostra Agatan 31 (non-smokers favorite) and Wayne’s Coffee on Smedsgrand 4 with large windows facing the street. The best restaurant in classic style is Svenssons krog/bakficka at Sysslomangsgatan 15. A popular place in summer is a street cafe with a bar Lilla Helgonet right by the river, at Eriks Torg.

Old (Gamla) Uppsala in Sweden

About 5 kilometers north of the city are three huge mounds - burials of kings dating back to the 6th century - the original settlement of Uppsala - Gamla Uppsala (from Stora Torget by buses 2, 24 and 54). This ancient pagan settlement is known for ritual sacrifices: once every nine years, during the festival, nine people were hung on a tree here.

we looked out the window - the weather seemed to be decent and went to Uppsala for the festival of light, or rather lighting.
We arrived when it was still light, so we made it to the old town to the mounds and the old church.
The weather, however, deteriorated sharply, even the hail passed. They pulled on their hoods and walked stubbornly, not paying attention to weather tricks :)
-Once Uppsala was the main pagan center in Sweden. The cult significance of Uppsala was based on a huge temple, the last heyday of which fell on the 1070-1080s. One of his contemporaries, Adam of Bremen, describes the temple as a "golden temple", in which magnificent wooden idols of the gods Ases were exhibited: Thor, Odin and Freyr.
In order to eradicate pagan traditions, at the behest of the Pope, Uppsala was made a strong Christian center. In 1164, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Uppsala was created and the first archbishop in Sweden, the primate of Swedish Catholics, was ordained, the Cistercian monk Stefan from the monastery of Alvastra.
In 1240, the cathedral church burned down, in 1287 the construction of a new Cathedral began, which lasted about 150 years, and only in 1435 did the grand opening and consecration of the Uppsala Cathedral take place. Today it is a national shrine, one of the largest cathedrals in Northern Europe and the largest in Scandinavia.-
The old temple, which suffered from a fire, was rebuilt into an ordinary church, three times smaller than the previous one in size. So I went to her while my son was looking for some kind of tunnel and a new section of the railway (he has such a hobby, very railway :)

The church was open and almost empty (as usual) I took a few photos, scribbled on Celsius' gravestone and left...

walked around

Outside the church gates, there is a view of huge hills/mounds.

The son returned from his tunnel, climbed over the fence and went upstairs. I was about to lift my leg, but changed my mind - it’s undignified like that, an elderly aunt and over the fence :) I went to look for a detour and found it after 200 meters.
The view from the top of the mound is lovely.
- Of the surviving monuments of pagan antiquity, the most remarkable are three huge barrows, in which, according to legend, the Sveian kings of the 5th-6th centuries were buried. Archaeological studies have confirmed that the mounds are of a funerary nature. Jeweled swords of Frankish workmanship, ivory chess pieces originating from the Mediterranean, as well as an amazingly shaped helmet, the only analogue of which was found at Sutton Hoo on the southeast coast of England, were recovered from them.

And even the castle and the cathedral are visible in the distance.

and on top of the church

Uppsala

Uppsala

Geographical names of the world: Toponymic dictionary. - M: AST. Pospelov E.M. 2001 .

Uppsala

(uppsala), 1) city ​​to the southeast. Sweden, 64 km north of Stockholm. 186 thousand inhabitants (1998). Known since the 12th century. entitled Estra Aros . In 1273 it became the residence of the archbishop, in 1280 it was named Uppsala. Until 1719, coronations of kings took place here. In the XIV-XVIII centuries. - trade. center, site of a national fair. Well-preserved fragments of the Middle Ages. layouts, the Romanesque Bondchurka Church (XII century), the largest Gothic cathedral in Scandinavia (1260–1435), the castle (from 1540), the Baroque Gustaviaum (1620), Empire buildings of the XIX century. The oldest university in the country (1477). Museum of the naturalist C. Linnaeus, who is buried in U. Archit. open air museum Disagorden. Machine-building, polygraph, pharmaceutical, ceramic, food. prom-st;
2) outlet glacier South Patagonian Ice Plateau , the largest in Yuzh. America. Length 60 km, sq. 595 km². At the headwaters, near the ice divide, the width of the glacier is approx. 40 km. At the front, which breaks off with a 60-meter ice wall in the sowing. lake bay Argentino, narrows to 4 km. The thickness of the ice at the edge is 210–230 m. Icebergs up to 160 m thick break off from the glacier. In recent years, the glacier has significantly retreated and a 2 km long front has begun to end on land. Named after an old university town in Sweden.

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Uppsala

Uppsala is a city in central Sweden. (cm. Sweden) northwest of Stockholm a. The administrative center of the county of Uppsala, located in the region of Uppland. It is located in a fertile plain on the banks of the Furis River at its confluence with Lake Mälaren. The distance to Stockholm is 66 km. Population - 128.4 thousand inhabitants (2006). Mechanical engineering, printing, pharmacological industries are developed.
The city is a well-known university center in Europe, open to young people of any nationality and religion and associated with the life and scientific work of naturalist Carl Linnaeus, astronomer and physicist Anders Celsius and chemist Berzelius. In addition, a physician and mathematician, rector of Uppsala University Olaf Rudbek, chemist Karl Wilhelm Scheele, playwright and director Ingmar Bergman lived and worked in Uppsala.
Speaking about the history of Uppsala, one should distinguish between Old Uppsala and the modern city. Old Uppsala - the ancient center of the kingdom of the Swedish Vikings in the 6th-9th centuries. - is located 5 km north of the city itself, now only mounds remain on the site of the once rich city.
According to legend, the great Odin had a vision that he would become the father of the northern people and the ruler of a beautiful country. After that, he went north and founded the country of the Svei, and began to rule in the city of Uppsala founded by him. The tombs of the kings in Old Uppsala testify that a settlement existed here already in the 5th century. As a result of the conquest of other local tribes by the Swedes, the city became the center of the emerging Swedish state, in Uppsala the residence of the high priest, who was also the supreme king, was located. The city saw the battles of the Vikings, the greatness and fall of kings, Sveian kings gathered here for the Thing and the warriors buried their leaders. So in Uppsala a whole valley of mounds was formed - many powerful leaders wanted to find their last refuge here. Now the "valley of the kings" is the main part of the museum complex.
In 1164, Christianity was established in Old Uppsala, and the first archbishop of Sweden established his residence here. On the site of a pagan sanctuary, a building richly decorated with gold and silver, where, according to legend, there were sculptural images of the gods Odin, Thor and Freyer, in the 12th century. A church was built, which has survived to this day. The rest of the sanctuaries were also destroyed, and in the legends and songs of the skalds, references to pagan gods began to be replaced by the name of Christ. Old Uppsala is now recognized as the most valuable monument of the pre-Christian history of Sweden. The open-air museum "Disagarden" is also located in the protected area.
The history of the modern city began at the beginning of the 13th century, when it was decided to move the trading center of the growing and developing Old Uppsala to a more convenient place several kilometers upstream. In 1245, Old Uppsala burned down, and the settlement inherited, along with the fire victims, the name of the former city. In 1273 the bishop's residence moved here. Uppsala University, founded in 1477, was the first university in Scandinavia. It was created on the initiative of the Primate of the Swedish Catholic Church, Archbishop Jakob Ulvsson Uppsala. The city is also famous for the fact that Swedish monarchs were crowned here until 1719. In the most beautiful cathedral in Northern Europe, prominent politicians and scientists who left their mark on the history of the country are buried. Modern Uppsala is an amazingly beautiful and pleasant city, the rhythm of life of which is largely set by young people, since every sixth resident of the city is a student.
The national shrine and the oldest church in Sweden is the Uppsala Cathedral, recognized as the highest in Scandinavia (118.7 m, height equal to length). This impressive building was founded in 1260, when the city had only 800 inhabitants, its construction lasted 175 years. The temple was restored several times, in particular, after fires. The last restoration was completed in 1976.
The walls of the cathedral are covered with paintings, the total area of ​​which is 13,000 m 2 , its stained glass window is the largest in Sweden. It will be interesting to see the pulpit dating back to 1709. The main shrine of the temple is the golden tomb of Erik the Holy; also many kings and prominent figures of Sweden are buried in the cathedral: Gustav Vasa with both spouses, Johan III, Carl Linnaeus, Nathan Soderblom and Emmanuel Swedenborg. The Cathedral Museum is located in the north tower of the temple.
One of the main attractions of modern Uppsala is Uppsala Castle. The order to build his residence was given in 1549 by the founder of the Vasa dynasty, the reformer of the Swedish church and state, King Gustav I Vasa. The castle performed, along with a residential and protective function, being a fortress with two bastions - Sturbiskop and Gresgården, between which there were living quarters and ceremonial halls. Under the son of Gustav I Vasa Johan III, a castle church was built. On one of the bastions of the castle is the Bell of Gunilla, a gift made to the castle by the second wife of King Johan III.
After a severe fire in 1702, the castle was empty, but was restored and by 1757 acquired its current appearance. The former site of the coronation of Swedish monarchs has since served various functions: the castle was used as the residence of the governors of the province of Upland, a prison and an archive. After a large-scale restoration in 1994, the State Hall and the castle church were opened for tourists. Now the castle houses the Uppsala Art Museum, which exhibits temporary exhibitions that give an overview of the historical events of Sweden, graphic art of the 16th - early 21st centuries. and a fine collection of portraits from the first half of the 20th century, as well as the residence of the governor of Upland and the Vasa Vignettes wax museum, which reproduces in costume, color and music the most significant events of the past years.
The Linnaeus Botanical Garden with beautiful ponds, designed in 1655 by Olaf Rudben, is named after Carl Linnaeus, professor of medicine and botany, also called the King of Flowers, who conducted his scientific experiments here. After his death in 1778, the Linnean Society redesigned the gardens in accordance with the design of the scientist himself, dating back to 1745. Now 1300 species of plants grow here, arranged according to the Linnean classification. All year round you can see beautiful flowers in the garden, some of which bloom in summer, others in autumn, and others in winter and autumn.
The Gustavianium Museum is the oldest building of Uppsala University, founded in 1477. By the end of the 15th century, only 45 students were studying here. Today, the building houses the exposition of the Museum of Northern Antiques and university collections.
A special pride of the townspeople is the Carolina Rediviva University Library, restored after a fire in 1702. The most famous edition of the library is the handwritten "Silver Bible", a Gothic translation of the holy book of Christians, made in the 6th century in silver ink. This book was stolen from Prague by Swedish troops at the end of the Thirty Years' War.
Linnaeus Manor is located 13 km south of Uppsala behind the Danish Church. Linnaeus bought this estate in 1758 and lived here with his family during the summer. In front of the main building there is a small botanical garden, and in the pavilion where Linnaeus lectured, there is a greenhouse.
While in Uppsala, you should definitely visit Vik Castle, which is located on the shores of the picturesque lake Mälaren in the town of Mälardalen, 20 km southeast of Uppsala. It was built in the 15th century on the model of the Norman castles of the 13th century and is considered one of the most impregnable fortresses of medieval Sweden: during the internecine wars, the soldiers of Gustav I Vasa besieged the castle for a year, but were never able to take it. During the reconstruction of the 1650s, the interior of the castle, with the exception of the dungeon, was significantly modernized: windows were enlarged and new main gates were pierced, which were decorated with sculptures.

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