Gothenburg
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Gothenburg is the second largest city in Sweden after Stockholm, the most important historic and cultural, touristic and sports center of the country, its gastronomic capital
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Sweden really has earned its reputation as a model for progressive society and everyone will find plenty to see, learn, and do here. |
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In the Liseberg amusement park one can find commemorative slabs with the handprints of four members of the world-famous Swedish musical group ABBA |
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Feskekôrka ("Fish Church") - is an indoor fish market, named so because of its building, resembling a Gothic church; here one can buy all kinds of seafood delicacies caught on the day. |
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Götaplatsen is the main square of Gothenburg, the cultural centre of the city; here are situated the Concert Hall, the Museum of Art, the City Theatre and the City Library |
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Göteborgs Choklad & Karamellfabrik is a candy factory-cum-shop where the sweet treats include famous skumklubba (marshmallows, dipped in chocolate and desiccated coconut) |
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Gothenburg Museum of Art at Götaplatsen, Gothenburg, is renowned for its brilliant collection of Scandinavian and European paintings from 17th century to present days |
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About quarter of all goods, that Sweden sells abroad, and fifth of all Swedish imports are transferred at Gothenburg Port, the largest in Scandinavia and one of the largest in Europe |
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Liseberg is the largest and one of the most visited amusement parks in Scandinavia; rides catering to all tastes and ages, lot of cafes and restaurants, many theatre and concert grounds |
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Maritiman marine museum consists of twenty naval vessels (including one German submarine), moored at Packhuskajen Quay in central Göteborg |
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In the Röhsska Museum in Gothenburg one can find the largesi in Sweden permanent exhibition of Swedish design covering the period from the early 20th century to present day |
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Tradgardsforeningen, a park and horticultural garden in central Gothenburg, is celebrated for its rosarium (nearly two thousands sorts of roses) and a 19th century palm house |
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The highest in the city office building, built on the lines of constructivism architecture and painted in red and white, was nicknamed "the lipstick" by Gothenburg citizens |
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Travel Guide to Gothenburg, Sweden