Gothenburg - the second largest city of Sweden, located on the banks of the River Heta Ellv. In vain, some travelers believe that this port and industrial center of the country does not deserve the attention of tourists. In fact, a beautiful, distinctive city with an amazing story is able to hit its guests not only by the number of museums, but an interesting set of architectural monuments and natural parks.
A significant part of the sights of Gothenburg is concentrated in the old town, the heart of which is the Gustav Adolf Square (Gustav Adolfs Torg). On one side of the area there is an old building of the exchange, the second side occupies a city town hall with a charming courtyard. The Town Hall Building was erected by the famous Swedish architect Nikodemomus Tesseign eldest in 1672. Every year on November 6, the area turns into an epicenter of interesting events. On this day in the old town, Gustava II is gather in the old town of King Hero to honor the memory of the founder of the city, which died in 1632 in the battle at Lutzen. Urban schoolchildren arrange an indicative march-passage and a small theatrical representation, after which an unusual marzipan cake in the form of a head of the king is made to see all those present. Evaluate the taste qualities of culinary creation to tourists, unfortunately, will not succeed. However, to enjoy the chocolate profile of the monarch will definitely work out. In the tents on the square and in the pastry shops around the city on this day, sweet pastries are sold, decorated with a chocolate image of the king.
Not far from the square on Norra Hamngatan Street, 12 is the city museum of Gothenburg. It takes one of the oldest buildings of the city, relating to the period of the East India Company. The facade of the museum looks simple. The most interesting is hidden inside the building. In the luxurious halls of the museum, collections are stored, telling about the history of Gothenburg from ancient times to the present day. Here you can look at archaeological finds, revealing the features of the life of residents of the city during its foundation, or admire the debris of the dragon, once belonging to the Vikings. Moreover, these remnants of the Dragon Ship are the only ones found in Sweden. In addition, the museum has a special children's zone, a cafe and a souvenir shop.
- In the summer, the museum works daily from 10:00 to 17:00. Starting from September on Mondays, the museum is closed, on Tuesday, Thursday-Sunday visit this place from 10:00 to 17:00, and on Wednesday, the museum works until 20:00. To inspect museum exposures, tourists will need to present City Card or pay 40 kroons.
Walking further on the old town, tourists will certainly come across Kronhusgatan (Kronhusgatan) - one of the first urban buildings that performed the function of the artillery arsenal. However, the fame of this structure from red bricks provided other events. In 1660, a young Karl XI was proclaimed in the rejacial of the Armory Warehouse. The current function of Kronchusegatan is that various exhibitions are organized on its territory, which, if desired, travelers can visit. Also, part of the building is assigned to the head for the Gothenburg Brass Orchestra and the concert hall.
It is likely that tourists will be much more interesting to walk around the craft workshop and souvenir shops surrounding Kronchuset. They occupy small houses, decorated for shopping buildings, located at this place in the XVII century. Leather products, ceramic utensils and even delicious lollipops are manufactured in workshops.
In search of another remarkable place, Gothenburg guests should be collapsed towards the river. It is the coast of Geta-Elv Tourists who expects the Maritime Center (Maritime Centrum), which is an open-air museum. The unusual collection of the center consists of fifteen courts, the most interesting of which is the NordkaParen submarine. You can admire the real ship that went at a depth of 150 meters, it is possible not only from the outside. Everyone is allowed inside the boat, where it is allowed to take pictures and touch your hands almost everything around. In addition to the submarine, tourists can rise on board the destroyer, a cargo ship, barge, fire boats and a number of ships.
- The sector of the summer in the summer daily from 10:00 to 18:00, in September-October, to inspect the collection of ships to work on any day from 11:00 to 16:00. The rest of the time the museum is closed.
Acquaintance with the old Gothenburg buildings can be interrupted for a while to consider the modern attraction of the city - the Red-White Skyscraper Utkiken (Utkiken). This is a 22-storey office building that is called by the local residents of Lipstick, towers on Lilla Bommen. In the summer, an observation deck is operating in the skyscraper, located at an altitude of 86 meters above sea level. Rising to her, travelers can admire the picturesque view of the harbor and the city itself.
- In good weather, the playground is open from 10:00 to 16:00. The entrance fee is 40 kroons for adult tourists and 20 kroons for children aged 4-15 years. In the presence of the City Card, get into the viewing zone will work for free.
Another epicenter of curious buildings of Gothenburg is Geta Place (Gotaplats), the central part of which is decorated with a large Poseidon Fountain. There is a square in the northern part of the city. It is on it that most of the festivals of urban and international importance.
On three sides, the area surrounds the State Theater, an art museum and a house of concerts. For tourists, the art museum is the greatest interest, in the walls of which the works of Scandinavian artists and the canvas of the Great Creators are collected. In the halls of the museum before travelers will appear masterpieces Van Gogh, Chagal, Rubens and Picasso. The admirers of a little different direction in the art in the building of the museum expects the Center "Hassel Blad", in which the exhibitions of photographers are arranged.
- The museum works daily from 11:00 to 17:00. On Wednesday, you can look at any convenient time until 21:00. Go to the museum will be able to CITY Card.