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UNESCO Sites You Must See In Sweden Text Charlie Svensson
Sweden, even though it’s a small country, is known for several achievements. However, many people don’t realize that this country is high on the UNESCO list of countries with World Heritage Sites. Sweden has 15 UNESCO sites in different parts of the country considered incredible value to humanity. Here are 8 UNESCO sites you must see In Sweden. These sites are listed with some of the most popular sites globally, such as the Great Wall of China, Egypt’s Pyramid, the Acropolis, and other remarkable locations in the world. This article discusses a few of these UNESCO sites in Sweden. Royal Domain Of Drottningholm This has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1991. Located in Lake Malar, on an island within the suburb of Stockholm, this 1766-built theatre, well-preserved castle, and Chinese pavilion is one of the best examples of the northern European royal residence in the 18th century.
The design of this castle was inspired by the Rococo and Baroque styles that were trendy at the time and the Palace of Versailles. This castle remains the private residence of the royal family of Sweden today. However, visitors have free entry to the building and the significant parts, such as the reception halls. Naval Port Of Karlskrona This site is situated in the southern part of Sweden and dates as far back as 1680. This well-preserved naval port is an excellent example of what
a European naval town looked like in the 17th century. There are not many dockyards anywhere, with docks and buildings explicitly designed for constructing sailing warships. This is what you have in the Naval Port of Karlskrona. This port is built with fortifications, harbor, naval dockyard, with several installations in different parts of the historic town. Karlskrona city has many places for people to stay and is very accommodating with the sea view. Visitors also have a variety of bars, cafes, and restaurants to choose from.
Feature image (on top): Laponian area, photo by Natural World Heritage Sites
