Sightseeing in Uppsala is one of the top tourist activities in Uppsala, one of the oldest cities of Sweden. The tourists can feel the winds of history at many places in and around the city. It has a great collection of monumental buildings and historical places. The best way to know the city and getting acquainted with it is by enjoying sightseeing in Uppsala.
Uppsala University is one of the most popular of the sightseeing spots of the city. It was established in the year 1477 and is the oldest university in Scandinavia. You must also visit the University Museum in the Gustavianum house, which is located opposite the university main building. Carolina Rediviva is a famous university library where you can see the Silver Bible The famous Uppsala Cathedral is yet another important spot of sightseeing in Uppsala. It is the most important church in Sweden as the country's Lutheran Archbishop's seat. Next in the list is the Uppsala castle famous for its big halls and paintings. The castle is also famous for the older remnants of the 16th century castle and was built by the Vasa dynasty.
Carl Linnaeus Garden and the Botanical Gardens are some other wonderful sightseeing spots in the city where you can take your whole family to and enjoy.There is no other way to understand the history and culture of the city better than visiting the museums. If history interests you then do not forget to visit the museums in the city. The Uppland Museum is located in a former water mill building and is one of the popular tourist attractions of the city. Another interesting place to see is the Bror Hjorth's House. This place is especially interesting for those who like naivist paintings.
The archeological site of Gamla Uppsala is located about five kilometers to the north of the city. It is also sometimes called as the “cradle of the Swedish nation”. The Gamla Uppsala (Old Uppsala) is the home of several pre-Viking, pre-historic burial mounds. There is also an old church and an open-air museum called Disagården in Uppasala. It comprises of many old Swedish houses. A visit to this place is also a must do activity if you really want to explore the whole of Uppsala. You can take the bus number 2 from central Uppsala to get to this location.
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