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1. Gamla Uppsala
Ideally you should start your visit to the area with a trip to Old Uppsala, 5 km (3 miles) north of the town. Here under three huge mounds lie the graves of the first Swedish kings—Aun, Egil, and Adils—of the 6th-century Ynglinga dynasty. Close by in pagan times was a sacred grove containing a legendary oak from whose branches animal and human sacrifices were hanged. By the 10th century Christianity had eliminated such practices. A small church, which was the seat of Sweden's first archbishop, was built on the site of a former pagan temple.
Uppsala, Uppsala, 754 40, SwedenNo phoneSight Details
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2. Gamla Uppsala Museum
The Gamla Uppsala Museum contains exhibits and archaeological findings from the Viking burial mounds that dominate the local area. The museum distinguishes between the myth and legends about the area and what is actually known about its history.
Disav. 15, Uppsala, Uppsala, 754 40, Sweden018-239312Sight Details
Rate Includes: SKr 80, May–Aug., daily 10–4; Sept.–Nov. and Apr., Mon., Wed., and weekends noon–4., Closed Tues., Thurs., and Fri. Oct.–Mar. -
3. Gustavianum
GardenCompleted in 1625, the Gustavianum, which served as the university's main building for two centuries, is easy to spot by its remarkable copper cupola, now green with age. The building houses the ancient anatomical theater—one of only seven in the world to function on natural light—where human anatomy lectures and public dissections took place. The Victoria Museum of Egyptian Antiquities is in the same building.
Akademigatan 3, Uppsala, 753 10, Sweden018-4717571Sight Details
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4. Linnéträdgården
GardenOne of Uppsala's most famous sons, Carl von Linné, also known as Linnaeus, was a professor of botany at the university during the 1740s. He created the Latin nomenclature system for plants and animals. The botanical treasures of Linnaeus's old garden have been re-created and are now on view in Linnéträdgården. The garden's orangery houses a pleasant cafeteria and is used for concerts and cultural events.
Svartbäcksgatan 27, Uppsala, Sweden018-4712576Sight Details
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5. Uppsala Domkyrka
Religious Building/Site/ShrineThe 390-foot twin towers of Uppsala Domkyrka —whose height equals the length of the nave—dominate the city skyline. Work on the cathedral began in the early 13th century; it was consecrated in 1435 and restored between 1885 and 1893. Still the seat of Sweden's archbishop, the cathedral is also the site of the tomb of Gustav Vasa, the king who established Sweden's independence in the 16th century. Inside is a silver casket containing the relics of St. Erik, who died in 1160.
Domkyrkoplan, Uppsala, 753 10, Sweden018-4303630Sight Details
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6. Uppsala Slott
Castle/PalaceGustav Vasa began work on Uppsala Slott in the 1540s. He intended the building to symbolize the dominance of the monarchy over the church. It was completed under Queen Christina nearly a century later. Students gather here every April 30 to celebrate the Feast of Valborg and optimistically greet the arrival of spring. Call the tourist center for more information.
Rikssalen, Entrance H0, Uppsala, 752 37, Sweden018-544811Sight Details
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7. Uppsala Universitetet
Educational InstitutionFounded in 1477, Uppsala's university is known for the Carolina Rediviva university library, which contains a copy of every book published in Sweden, in addition to a large collection of foreign works. Two of its most interesting exhibits are the Codex Argentus, a Bible written in the 6th century, and Mozart's original manuscript for his 1791 opera The Magic Flute.
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