Stora Torget,Linkoping is the main square of the city of Linkoping. The city is Sweden's 5th largest municipality and is also the capital of Östergötland county. Located in the northern Götaland region in Sweden the city is a popular tourists destination. With one of the largest municipalities in the country the city enjoys the status of a major city yet retains it cozy, small town charm very well. A visit to Stora Torget,Linkoping will give you the essence of the Scandinavian culture and city life.
As you set out for sightseeing in Linkoping you should pass over Stora Torget at least once unless you will miss many things. While strolling around the central Stora Torget in Linkoping and the streets leading to it, you will see several low rise buildings of simple Scandinavian style. The lack of high rises has lend it an ambiance of small town. With beautiful sculptures, fountains, shops and stores and entertainment centers Stora Torget,Linkoping is one of the chief Tourist Attractions in Linkoping.
Stora Torget houses some of the famous sculptor Carl Milles's best-known works. Carl Milles, Swedish sculptor is best known for his fountains. The artwork at Stora Torget depict Folke Filbyter, the legendary ancestor of the royal Folkungs dynasty, riding out in search of his grandson. The fountains at the square enhance the charm of the place.
Also visit the City Hall near Stora Torget,Linkoping. The hall was built as a secondary school in 1864. The city Hall is situated on top of a small hill from where the city's main street, Storgatan leads down to the main square, Stora Torget. The tourists can also browse the shops around the main square which sell wide variety of items starting from artifacts to apparels.
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