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Gothenburg, Sweden

Self guided walk of Gothenburg Inner City and the King's Port Avenue area.
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Rune Lighthouse in Måsholmen Park by Arendal cruise terminal in Gothenburg
Rune Lighthouse in Måsholmen Park by Arendal cruise terminal in Gothenburg		 The southern Gothenburg archipelago(island chain) lies off the coast of Gothenburg, Sweden's second-largest city
The southern Gothenburg archipelago(island chain) lies off the coast of Gothenburg, Sweden's second-largest city		 Known as Elfarsker (river islets) in the Norse sagas, famous location for holmgangar(duel to the death) during the Viking Age
Known as Elfarsker (river islets) in the Norse sagas, famous location for holmgangar(duel to the death) during the Viking Age
One island is considered to be the likely location of Breca and the Brondings of the Anglo-Saxon poems Widsith &Beowulf
One island is considered to be the likely location of Breca and the Brondings of the Anglo-Saxon poems Widsith &Beowulf		 Carolus XI Rex Bastion-Stone reminant of 1624 fortifications of Gothenburg, initially embankments along the newly dug city moat
Carolus XI Rex Bastion-Stone reminant of 1624 fortifications of Gothenburg, initially embankments along the newly dug city moat		 The Golden Days- Very British Pub on the ground floor of Frimurarlogen building (Masonic Lodge) built in the early 19th century
The Golden Days- Very British Pub on the ground floor of Frimurarlogen building (Masonic Lodge) built in the early 19th century
18th century imposing stone houses in Neo-Classical style erected around the main harbour canal of Gothenburg
18th century imposing stone houses in Neo-Classical style erected around the main harbour canal of Gothenburg		 Gothenburg City Museum and Fighting Bridge- One of many low bridges across the moat and canals
Gothenburg City Museum and Fighting Bridge- One of many low bridges across the moat and canals		 The German Church also called Christinae Church after Queen Christina (succeeded her father Gustavus Adolphus upon his death)
The German Church also called Christinae Church after Queen Christina (succeeded her father Gustavus Adolphus upon his death)
Located in the city centre next to Gustaf Adolf's square
Located in the city centre next to Gustaf Adolf's square		 Christinae Church was inaugurated in 1748, and used by the German and Dutch congregation
Christinae Church was inaugurated in 1748, and used by the German and Dutch congregation		 The church houses a 42-bell carillon, which was cast in 1961
The church houses a 42-bell carillon, which was cast in 1961
German Bridge- pedestrian bridge with Ukrainian Support decor and Gothenburg Law Court building
German Bridge- pedestrian bridge with Ukrainian Support decor and Gothenburg Law Court building		 Gustaf Adolf's(King & founding father of Gothenburg) square was Stortorget(Big Square)til 1854
Gustaf Adolf's(King & founding father of Gothenburg) square was Stortorget(Big Square)til 1854		 King of Sweden 1611-1632, credited for the rise of Sweden as a great European power & great military commander
King of Sweden 1611-1632, credited for the rise of Sweden as a great European power & great military commander
The Bourse(1849) a mercantile exchange, with ballroom in which the Gothenburg City Council has conducted its meetings since 1863
The Bourse(1849) a mercantile exchange, with ballroom in which the Gothenburg City Council has conducted its meetings since 1863		 View from Lejontrappan(The Lion's Staircase) off Fontänbron (Fountain Bridge) in Brunnsparken (Well Park)
View from Lejontrappan(The Lion's Staircase) off Fontänbron (Fountain Bridge) in Brunnsparken (Well Park)		 View of the main harbour canal of Gothenburg from The Lion's Staircase
View of the main harbour canal of Gothenburg from The Lion's Staircase
Charles the IX's equestrian statue- reigned as King of Sweden from 1604 until his death in 1611
Charles the IX's equestrian statue- reigned as King of Sweden from 1604 until his death in 1611		 Actually only the third Swedish king called Charles and was considered by many to have been a tyrant and perpetrator of violence
Actually only the third Swedish king called Charles and was considered by many to have been a tyrant and perpetrator of violence		 Kungsportsplatsen(King's Gate Place)- was the main entrance to the fortified city, which was and still is surrounded by a moat
Kungsportsplatsen(King's Gate Place)- was the main entrance to the fortified city, which was and still is surrounded by a moat
Stora Saluhallen (The Market Hall)
Stora Saluhallen (The Market Hall)		 Old-fashioned gourmet food hall with vendors offering cheeses, baked goods, deli sandwiches & more
Old-fashioned gourmet food hall with vendors offering cheeses, baked goods, deli sandwiches & more		 A taste of the old world and really personal service from vendors who know their products
A taste of the old world and really personal service from vendors who know their products
Saluhallen has lovely artisan bakers, butchers, cheese shops etc and several places where you can eat
Saluhallen has lovely artisan bakers, butchers, cheese shops etc and several places where you can eat		 Stora Saluhallen
Stora Saluhallen		 Stora Saluhallen
Stora Saluhallen
Stora Saluhallen
Stora Saluhallen		 Stora Saluhallen small eating area made to look like and outdoor area
Stora Saluhallen small eating area made to look like and outdoor area		 Stora Saluhallen
Stora Saluhallen
Awesome lamp posts on Kungsport (King's Gate) Bridge
Awesome lamp posts on Kungsport (King's Gate) Bridge		 The Avenue (formerly Kingsgate Avenue), the main boulevard of Gothenburg starts here at Vallgraven (The Moat)
The Avenue (formerly Kingsgate Avenue), the main boulevard of Gothenburg starts here at Vallgraven (The Moat)		 The design of Avenyn was inspired by established formal European streets like the Champs-Élysées in Paris
The design of Avenyn was inspired by established formal European streets like the Champs-Élysées in Paris
King's Gate bridge over the Göta Canal, the Grand Theater and The Avenue
King's Gate bridge over the Göta Canal, the Grand Theater and The Avenue		 Stora Teatern (Grand Theater)1859 A fantastic old theatre with beautiful acoustics
Stora Teatern (Grand Theater)1859 A fantastic old theatre with beautiful acoustics		 Kungsparken built between 1839 and 1861, surrounds the canal that circles the city centre
Kungsparken built between 1839 and 1861, surrounds the canal that circles the city centre
John Ericsson, Naval inventor born in Sweden, received his first apprenticeship during the construction of the Göta Canal
John Ericsson, Naval inventor born in Sweden, received his first apprenticeship during the construction of the Göta Canal		 Avenue 1 with Olivia Avenyn Restaurant just behind John Ericsson Statue
Avenue 1 with Olivia Avenyn Restaurant just behind John Ericsson Statue		 View up the side street Storgatan to the Göteborg Baptist Church(white rounded bldg on the left)
View up the side street Storgatan to the Göteborg Baptist Church(white rounded bldg on the left)
Couple of cool Gargoyles or rather Grotesques decorating the front of Bistro Français
Couple of cool Gargoyles or rather Grotesques decorating the front of Bistro Français		 If not constructed as a waterspout, serving an ornamental/artistic function, the technical term is a grotesque, chimera, or boss
If not constructed as a waterspout, serving an ornamental/artistic function, the technical term is a grotesque, chimera, or boss		 John Scott's Pub for the authentic British pub experience in Sweden
John Scott's Pub for the authentic British pub experience in Sweden
Initially a residential street for the wealthy businessmen of the city
Initially a residential street for the wealthy businessmen of the city		 Today has a major concentration of pubs, clubs and restaurants
Today has a major concentration of pubs, clubs and restaurants		 The Vasa Church Belltower founded in 1909, built in a Neo-Romanesque style, of granite that was brought from Bohuslän
The Vasa Church Belltower founded in 1909, built in a Neo-Romanesque style, of granite that was brought from Bohuslän
Götaplatsen, a public square at the southern end of Avenyn, is Gothenburg's cultural hub
Götaplatsen, a public square at the southern end of Avenyn, is Gothenburg's cultural hub		 Vattenspel(water play) Fountain in front of the Gothenburg Museum of Art
Vattenspel(water play) Fountain in front of the Gothenburg Museum of Art		 At the centre of the square presides the Poseidon statue by Carl Milles
At the centre of the square presides the Poseidon statue by Carl Milles
Historically a place of protests and forum for change, the statue has become one of the symbols of the city
Historically a place of protests and forum for change, the statue has become one of the symbols of the city		 The Gothenburg City Theatre and the City Library behind Poseidon
The Gothenburg City Theatre and the City Library behind Poseidon		 Glimpse of the Liseberg amusement park's AtmosFear free fall tower between the trees and the Museum
Glimpse of the Liseberg amusement park's AtmosFear free fall tower between the trees and the Museum
The Avenyn as we head back towards King's Gate
The Avenyn as we head back towards King's Gate		 Lots of flower shops in amongst the retail shops and restaurants
Lots of flower shops in amongst the retail shops and restaurants		 Beautiful and peaceful grounds behind Gothenburg Cathedral
Beautiful and peaceful grounds behind Gothenburg Cathedral
Huge tree planted in 1851 on the grounds around Gothenburg Cathedral
Huge tree planted in 1851 on the grounds around Gothenburg Cathedral		 The original church built here in 1624 was the city's first church & one of the first buildings in Gothenbur
The original church built here in 1624 was the city's first church & one of the first buildings in Gothenbur		 The church was part of the established Church of Sweden and was initially named Gustavi church after Gustavus Adolphus
The church was part of the established Church of Sweden and was initially named Gustavi church after Gustavus Adolphus
With the establishment of a cathedral chapter in 1665, it was elevated to cathedral status
With the establishment of a cathedral chapter in 1665, it was elevated to cathedral status		 The present cathedral designed in classical style
The present cathedral designed in classical style		 Massive wood carved door at Västra Hamngatan 10
Massive wood carved door at Västra Hamngatan 10
Mother Svea (a female nation personification for Sweden) Gothenburg's only remaining roof statue
Mother Svea (a female nation personification for Sweden) Gothenburg's only remaining roof statue		 Statue of Jonas Alströmer - a pioneer of agriculture and industry in Sweden
Statue of Jonas Alströmer - a pioneer of agriculture and industry in Sweden		 Glimpse of the Feskekörka ( long-running fish market) and Hagakyrkan (the Haga Church) one of Sweden's first Neo-Gothic churches
Glimpse of the Feskekörka ( long-running fish market) and Hagakyrkan (the Haga Church) one of Sweden's first Neo-Gothic churches
Järntorget (Iron Square) traditional home of the city's labour movement
Järntorget (Iron Square) traditional home of the city's labour movement		 Masthugget Church 200 ft tower on a high hill has become one of the symbols of Gothenburg
Masthugget Church 200 ft tower on a high hill has become one of the symbols of Gothenburg		 View from Älvsborg suspension bridge over the Göta älv (River of Geats) that drains lake Vänern into the Kattegat
View from Älvsborg suspension bridge over the Göta älv (River of Geats) that drains lake Vänern into the Kattegat
Gothenburg Water Canon show for cruise ships as we were leaving port
Gothenburg Water Canon show for cruise ships as we were leaving port		 Gothenburg Water Canon show for cruise ships as we were leaving port
Gothenburg Water Canon show for cruise ships as we were leaving port
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