The Swiss city of Uppsala is an old and very attractive place for tourists. Starting from 1164, this city is known as the country's church center Sweden. Due to the fact that the city is located in sixty seven kilometers from the capital, that is, Stockholm, many residents can afford to work in the capital. If you are planning a trip to Stockholm, then you will definitely include at your route, a visit to this old town, so it is better to feel the atmosphere of the whole country. So, you got to Uppsal. What to see? See what. Let's do a little, even if a virtual journey through this city, then in real time you will be much easier to navigate it.
Old Uppsala . Previously, this place was the largest religious and political center in the territory of the Pagan Scandinavia. At the moment, there is a rural parish here. Surprisingly, but in the third century, Uppsala was the capital for the Swedish conundages. In the times of the Middle Ages, this city was like more on the village and was in the full power of Koryong. Those times left a trace in history as times of wars and conquests, so in Uppsal, there are huge mounds, which were formed in the consequence of burials both kings and other representatives of the Board. Old Uppsala is a protected area that is under government. By visiting this place, you will not see the former magnificence of this city, but even what has been preserved, deserves stormy applause. All that remained from the old Uppsala is, the gravestone hills of the fourth - the twelfth centuries, and the church of the thirteenth century buildings.
Cathedral . This is one of the largest cathedrals in Scandinavia. Although the building was built in 1287, after that it was repeatedly rebuilt and now, it is quite difficult to catch his primary appearance. Judge for yourself, because in 1702, a global fire has happened to the cathedral, which almost completely destroyed the original structure. Fully restored, historically valuable temple, succeeded only at the beginning of the twentieth century. To date, the structure looks like a model of a gothic style with all elements that rely on it. Internal design, not inferior to outdoor luxury. The interior of the cathedral, literally immerses in the luxury of the gold decoration. On the walls of the cathedral, the fourteenth-century frescoes are located. In the arch of the neopa, an adultened sculpture is installed - a candlestick, with the thematic and symbolic title "Tree of man reconciliation." The Cathedral exhibits the unique collections of church relics. Also in the walls of the temple, the relics of Saint Eric and the burial of the revered people are stored. Be sure to visit the treasury, as it looks more like a museum and such wealth you will no longer see anywhere else. It should be noted that the entire cathedral as a whole is very similar to the museum.
Bell Gunilly . Interesting his story of appearance. But first things first. One of the most popular and visited attractions of the city is the Uppsa Castle. So, on one of the numerous bastions of this castle, this very bell of Gunilly is located. How he got here and what he is interesting. The thing is that the bell was donated with the castle, and later watershed to the most honorable place, by anyone else as the second wife of King John III. Who is familiar with history, for sure I will understand what I mean. Those who are not too interested in the historical events of the palace life of Sweden of those times, will open for themselves a lot of new and intriguing, visiting this place as part of the excursion group.
Museum Gustavianum . Now this is a museum and the oldest building in the city, and it was the building of the University of the city. At full disposal, the board of the university, this building fell in 1620, and then thanks to the decree of Gustav II Adolf. Incredible generosity gift, decided to call in honor of the donor. The building itself, is unusual for those times of structures, the dome, but he appeared only in 1662. This unusual dome was intended for the Anatomical Theater of Ulof Rudbek. Anatomical theater is a terrifying spectacle, so I will refrain from its description. I will only say one thing. Even in a cold-blooded person who saws, it may easily be nervously delayed the eye or get into the hands to tremble, from such a presentation.
Uppsal University . The founder of the university is the Archbishop Jacob Ulfson, who successfully implemented his idea in 1477. The building of the university, which you can admire, was erected in the Renaissance architectural style, in 1887. The facade of the structure decorate marble columns, embossed compositions and ancient statue.
In his walls, the greatest minds of humanity, such as Swedish geologist and astronomer, Anders Celsius, the naturalist and a brilliant doctor - Karl Linny, the famous astrophysicist - Anders Angstroms and many others. Among graduates of this educational institution, a variety of crowns and Nobel laureates. The library, which is at the university, has more than twelve thousand unique manuscripts and about 275 thousand volumes of books. Among the attractions of the University, there is a numismatic collection, art gallery, a picturesque botanical garden with a museum and several academic institutions.