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Three Swedish-American places to visit in the US

Guest writer: Ann-Louise Paulsson

There are several Swedish-American sites in the US that bear the memory of the Swedes who once emigrated to America. Here are three interesting places to visit.

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The Historical Museum in Stockholm - from ancient to modern times

The Historical Museum in Stockholm offers a journey from ancient times to the present. Along the way you can immerse yourself in the Viking worldview, see the glittering gold of all the rich treasures and be horrified by the bloody massacre at the Visby ring wall in 1361.

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Nordiska museet in Stockholm - culture, design, traditions

The Nordic Museum is a cultural history museum on Djurgården in Stockholm. The museum is housed in a beautiful and imposing building and has a wide range of interesting exhibitions, both permanent and temporary. We were curious about the exhibition "The Paris of the North".

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Church ruins in Sweden - 25 cool church and monastery ruins

Church ruins in Sweden, or monastery ruins as they may once have been, can be found here. On Gotland alone there are 92 medieval churches and several island churches, many of which are very beautiful ruins.

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Churches in Sweden - 25 very beautiful Swedish churches

There are plenty of churches in Sweden! In fact, there are around 3500 church buildings in our country. Some are almost a thousand years old, and others are special because of their design. We have listed 25 churches in Sweden that we think are particularly beautiful, both inside and out.

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Facts about North Macedonia - 30 things you (might) not know

Facts about North Macedonia! Today we travel to the country of North Macedonia and delve into some interesting facts. For example, you can read about ancient cities, "white gold" and a very special island. Join us!

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What to do in Stockholm - 30 sights and experiences

What to see and do in Stockholm? Stockholm is the capital of Sweden and has a lot to offer in terms of culture, history, entertainment and experiences. We've finally put together a guide to our hometown. Here are our top tips on what to see and do in Stockholm!

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Riddarholm Church in Stockholm - the burial place of kings

Riddarholm Church is Stockholm's only surviving medieval monastery church. This magnificent building, built at the end of the 13th century, has long served as the burial place of the Swedish kings. Almost all Swedish rulers, from Gustav II Adolf to Gustaf V, are buried here.

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Wrecks - Museum of Wrecks on Djurgården in Stockholm

Vrak - Museum of Wrecks is a relatively new museum on Djurgården in Stockholm, which opened on 23 September 2021. This marine archaeological museum focuses on wrecks found at the bottom of the Baltic Sea and their history.

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Visiting Skansen - open-air museum in Stockholm

Visiting Skansen in Stockholm can be very enjoyable. Skansen can be visited all year round and offers beautiful historical environments, Nordic animals and many different activities and events. This December there was of course a Christmas market!

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