Lund - Vintage Pearl Scandinavia (Sweden)
In the southern part of
Sweden, lies the town of Lund, with a history spanning more than 11 centuries.
According to archaeologists, in the Iron Age in this place was a settlement of
ancient people. After a dozen or two centuries, namely in 990, the city was founded, called Lund. It is not known whether the masters erecting the city
walls, work gloves, but that's what they were able to build by hand for centuries
- it's a fact.
What you can see in Lund?
Travelers who have decided to
visit this small town with a population of just over one hundred thousand
people waiting vintage wall Lund Cathedral, a local university, which has more
than four centuries, and other attractions, framed by magnificent scenery.
Bookmark Lund Cathedral was
completed in 1103. Construction lasted for four decades, and upon its
completion the cathedral was dedicated to St. Lawrence. The temple is regularly
updated and rebuilt in 1424 on his wall were installed astronomical clock.
After another couple of hundred years old temple became gradually acquire
abandoned appearance that lasted until the early twentieth century. In 1910,
the government organized Lund work on the restoration of the cathedral, and now
the old building attracts the attention of tourists with its magnificent Gothic
look.
The first schools were still
in Lund at the cathedral, and it was in 1085. Over time, the city opened a few
schools that are considered forerunners of the University of Lund. The official
date of its foundation established in 1666. Of the buildings that have been
preserved only in a former library, built of red brick. Today, there are cafes
and service of the cathedral.
Of modern attractions to be
mentioned headquarters of the legendary "Tetra Pak", which produces
packaging, packaging equipment and other goods, as well as a research center
Sony Mobile Communications.
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