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Karlskrona
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Karlskrona is the most important harbour of Sweden . It is located on the peninsula surrounded by small islands which are connected with the land by bridges. About 32,000 people live in Karlskrona. Marine Town - The town of Karlskrona was founded in 1680 by Karl XI as the base for Baltic flotillas. more »
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Even today it is closely bound with its marine past. Streets were made wide for army parades. The mains square is called Stortorget with two churches on it, Saint Trinity Church of Trefaldighetskyrk and Fredrikskyrk. On the square Amiralitets Torget, a wooden church Admirality can be found. It is the biggest wooden church in Sweden which was built in 1685. The Marine Museum in Karlskrona is very popular and significant, too. Original wooden buildings from the 18th century are situated in the Bjorkholmen quarter. A fish market used to be held at a square called Fisktorget..
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