Gamla Uppsala
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Uppsala - Sweden

Gamla Uppsala

Gamla Uppsala ("Old Uppsala") is a parish and a village outside Uppsala in Sweden. It had 16,231 inhabitants in 1991. As early as the 3rd century AD and the 4th century AD and onwards, it was an important religious, economic and political centre. Early written sources show that already during pre-history, Gamla Uppsala was well known in Northern Europe as the residence of the Swedish kings of the legendary Yngling dynasty.

Located at 59.8937, 17.6378 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Archaeological sites in Sweden, Medieval literature, Saga locations, History of the Germanic peoples, Romanesque architecture in Scandinavia, Viking Age populated places

Uppsala Cathedral

Uppsala Cathedral is a cathedral located centrally in the city of Uppsala, Sweden. It dates back to the late 13th century and at a height of 118.7 m is the tallest church building in Scandinavia. Originally built under Roman Catholicism and used for coronations of the Swedish monarch, since the Protestant Reformation, it has been controlled by the Lutheran Church of Sweden. It is the seat of the Archbishop of Uppsala, the primate of Sweden.

Located at 59.8581, 17.6333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Listed buildings in Sweden, Church of Sweden cathedrals, Buildings and structures in Uppsala, Archdiocese of Uppsala, Roman Catholic cathedrals in pre-Reformation Sweden, Coronation church buildings, Gothic architecture in Sweden, Visitor attractions in Uppsala County

Fyrisvellir

Fyrisvellir, Fyris Wolds or Fyrisvallarna was the marshy plain (vellir) south of Gamla Uppsala where travellers had to leave the ships and walk to the Temple at Uppsala and the hall of the Swedish king. The name is related to, or derived from, Old Norse Fyrva which meant "to ebb" and it referred to the partially inundated soggy plains that today are dry farmland and the modern town of Uppsala. In mediaeval times, a royal estate called Førisæng, "Fyris meadow", was located near this field.

Located at 59.8719, 17.6142 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Uppland, Locations in Norse mythology, Viking Age

Valsgärde

Valsgärde or Vallsgärde is a farm on the Fyris river, about three kilometres north of Gamla Uppsala, the ancient centre of the Swedish kings and of the pagan faith in Sweden. The present farm dates from the 16th century. The farm's notability derives from the presence of a burial site from the Swedish Vendel Age (part of the Iron age and the Viking Age); it was used for more than 300 years. The first ship burial is from the 6th century and the last graves are from the 11th century.

Located at 59.9261, 17.6263 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Archaeological sites in Sweden, Viking Age populated places, Farms in Sweden, Ship burials

Uppsala Municipality

Uppsala Municipality (Uppsala kommun) is a municipality in Uppsala County in east central Sweden. Uppsala has a population of 200,032 (November 23, 2011). Its seat is located in the university city of Uppsala. Uppsala Municipality was created through amalgamations taking place during the late sixties and the early seventies. There are about thirty original local government units combined in the present municipality. A split took place in 2003, when Knivsta Municipality was formed.

Located at 59.8667, 17.6333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Uppsala, Municipalities of Sweden, Municipalities of Uppsala County

Uppsala öd

Uppsala öd, Old Norse: Uppsala auðr or Uppsala øðr (Uppsala domains or wealth of Uppsala) was the name given to the collection of estates which was the property of the Swedish Crown in medieval Sweden. Its purpose was to finance the Swedish king, originally the "king of Uppsala", and they supported the king and his retinue while he travelled through the country. There was one estate of this kind in most hundreds and it was usually called Husaby.

Located at 59.8986, 17.6306 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Swedish monarchy, History of Uppsala

Linnaean Garden

The Linnaean Garden or Linnaeus' Garden is the oldest of the botanical gardens belonging to Uppsala University in Sweden. It has been restored and is kept as an 18th century botanical garden, according to the specifications of Carolus Linnaeus. The garden was originally planned and planted by Olaus Rudbeck, professor of medicine, in 1655. Rudbeck also built the house adjacent to the garden.

Located at 59.8622, 17.6339 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Uppsala University, Botanical gardens in Sweden, Carl Linnaeus, Botanical gardens of Uppsala University

Battle of Fýrisvellir

The Battle of Fýrisvellir was a battle for the throne of Sweden which was fought in the 980s on the plain called Fýrisvellir, where modern Uppsala is situated, by King Eric the Victorious and his nephew Styrbjörn the Strong. It is mentioned in a number of medieval sources, such as Eyrbyggja saga, Knýtlinga saga, Hervarar saga and Saxo Grammaticus' Gesta Danorum (Book 10), but the most detailed account is found in the short story Styrbjarnar þáttr Svíakappa.

Located at 59.8719, 17.6142 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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980s conflicts, Jomsvikings, Battles involving the Vikings, History of Uppsala

Upplandsmuseet

The Upplandsmuseet is the county museum of Uppsala County in Sweden. The institution is responsible for preservation and conducting research in the area of the cultural history and archaeology of the county, including the city of Uppsala (parts of the historical province of Uppland, from which the museum takes its name, belong to Stockholm County). The permanent exhibition covers subjects such as the history of the city, of Uppsala Cathedral, and of student life at Uppsala University.

Located at 59.8589, 17.6347 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Museums in Uppsala, History museums in Sweden

Uplands nation

Uplands nation (the Uppland Nation) is a student society and one of thirteen nations at Uppsala University. It has traditionally recruited its members from the province of Uppland, which surrounds and includes Uppsala and stretches down south to the northern part of Stockholm. The nation uses an older spelling of the toponym (but Upplands nation has also been used). As of 2006, the nation has about 2,600 members.

Located at 59.8597, 17.6294 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Nations at Uppsala University, Uppland

Uppsala Mosque

The Uppsala Mosque is a small but very frequented mosque located in the Kvarngärdet neighbourhood of Uppsala in Sweden. At the time of construction, it was mistakenly claimed to be the northernmost mosque in the world. It is still the northernmost mosque in Sweden, a title soon to be taken over by the Umeå mosque.

Located at 59.874, 17.6382 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Mosques in Sweden, Buildings and structures in Uppsala

Vaksalaskolan

Vaksalaskolan is a school in central Uppsala, Sweden. It caters for students from pre-school to the ninth grade. It has approximately 600 students and 30 teachers. The school was built in the mid-1920s, in neoclassical style, and was considered one of the most beautiful buildings in Sweden. It was designed by the architect Gunnar Leche and built by the builder Anders Diös. From time to time, proposals have been made to transform the school into a concert house or administrative building.

Located at 59.8612, 17.648 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Listed buildings in Sweden, Schools in Sweden, Buildings and structures in Uppsala, Education in Uppsala

Katedralskolan, Uppsala

Katedralskolan (Swedish; "the Cathedral School"; colloquially Katte; formerly Högre Allmänna Läroverket, "Higher-level Public Education") is a school in Uppsala, Sweden. The school was established in 1246. It is the oldest educational institution in Uppsala, and one of the oldest in Sweden.

Located at 59.8586, 17.6389 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Gymnasiums (school) in Sweden, Buildings and structures in Uppsala, Educational institutions established in the 13th century, Education in Uppsala

Fyrishov

Fyrishov is the largest arena in Uppsala and is Sweden's fourth most visited, specialized in swimming, sports events, meetings and recreation. The facility includes areas for indoor sports, summer sport and a generous waterpark with waterslides, 50-meter pool, training pool, relaxation area and a large outdoor swimming pool. Accommodation is offered at Fyrishov cabin area and at the resort restaurants, a good lunch or dinner can be enjoyed.

Located at 59.8708, 17.6236 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Swimming venues in Sweden, Indoor arenas in Sweden, Buildings and structures in Uppsala, Sport in Uppsala

Västmanlands-Dala Nation, Uppsala

Västmanlands-Dala nation, often referred to only as V-Dala, is one of the 13 Student nations at Uppsala University in Sweden. The nation, intended for students from the provinces of Dalarna and Västmanland, was founded in 1639. The first Inspektor of the nation was Olof Rudbeck d. ä. appointed in 1663.

Located at 59.8602, 17.6286 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Nations at Uppsala University, Alvar Aalto buildings, Modernist architecture in Scandinavia, 1639 establishments, Functionalist architecture

Kalmar nation, Uppsala

Kalmar nation, Uppsala is one of the student nations of Uppsala University. It is named for the city of Kalmar. Kalmar nation was founded in 1663 when the old Smålands nation split into two; Kalmar representing eastern Småland and the island of Öland, and Wexiö nation representing the west of Småland. Kalmar nation currently has around 1,700 members and is considered a somewhat 'alternative' nation, being the only nation to regularly provide for vegetarian and vegan diets.

Located at 59.859, 17.6271 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Nations at Uppsala University

Smålands nation, Uppsala

Smålands nation is one of the thirteen student nations (a kind of student society) at Uppsala university in Sweden. Historically there have been 2 Smålands nations in Uppsala, the first of which was founded in 1645 and represented the whole of the province of Småland. However, this nation was short-lived and in 1663 it split into two: Wexio nation representing western Småland and Kalmar nation representing eastern Småland and the island of Öland.

Located at 59.8594, 17.6306 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Nations at Uppsala University

Gotlands nation

Gotlands nation is one of the 13 student nations at Uppsala University. It is named for the island of Gotland, where most of its students come from. The university is primarily known for being one of the smallest of Uppsala's nations, rarely going above 800 members. It is also notably the only nation in Uppsala with its nation building on the east side of the River fyris.

Located at 59.8597, 17.6347 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Nations at Uppsala University

Södermanlands-Nerikes nation

Södermanlands-Nerikes nation (usually called Snerikes) is one of the 13 student nations of Uppsala University. The nation claims its founding to be in 1595 when the original Södermanland nation was founded, this nation merged with the Nerikes nation in 1805 to form the current nation. Though at the turn of the 20th century its numbers were as low as 100 it is currently around 3,500 students as members.

Located at 59.8589, 17.6306 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Nations at Uppsala University

Göteborgs nation

Göteborgs nation is one of the 13 student nations at Uppsala University.

Located at 59.8596, 17.63 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Nations at Uppsala University

Lötenkyrkan

Lötenkyrkan is a church located at Heidenstam Square, in Uppsala, Sweden, and is a district church of Gamla Uppsala Parish. Lötenkyrkan is one of forty partner churches that exist between the Church of Sweden and the Swedish Evangelical Mission. Hans Lindholm serves as the pastor of the Church.

Located at 59.8783, 17.6467 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Churches in Sweden, Buildings and structures in Uppsala

Uppsala Konsert & Kongress

Uppsala Konsert & Kongress (UKK), popularly referred to as Musikens hus (House of music) is a concert hall and convention centre in Uppsala, Sweden. The official inauguration of the building took place on Saturday, 1 September 2007.

Located at 59.8612, 17.6459 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Uppsala, Concert halls in Sweden, Visitor attractions in Uppsala County

Uppland Runic Inscription 979

Uppland Runic Inscription 979 or U 979 is the Rundata designation for a Viking Age runestone located at Gamla Uppsala, Sweden, which depicts a ship.

Located at 59.8997, 17.6317 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Runestones in Uppland

Gränbyhallen

Gränbyhallen is an indoor arena located in Uppsala, Sweden, and built in 1974. It consists of three arenas: "A-hallen", "B-hallen" and "C-hallen". A-hallen is the biggest part of the arena and has a capacity of 2,562 spectators and is where Almtuna IS and Uppsala HC play their home games. B-hallen has a capacity of 350 spectators, and C-hallen has a capacity of 250.

Located at 59.88, 17.6572 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Indoor arenas in Sweden, Indoor ice hockey venues in Sweden, Sports venues completed in 1974, Buildings and structures in Uppsala, Sport in Uppsala

Uppland Runic Inscription 896

Uppland Runic Inscription 896 or U 896 is the Rundata catalog listing for a Viking Age memorial runestone originally located at Håga in the historic province of Uppland, Sweden, but is now at the Universitetsparken ("University Park") of Uppsala University.

Located at 59.8586, 17.6314 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Runestones in Uppland