GothenburgGothenburg is the second largest city in Sweden after Stockholm, the most important historic and cultural, touristic and sports center of the country, its gastronomic capital |
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ABBA hand printsIn the Liseberg amusement park one can find commemorative slabs with the handprints of four members of the world-famous Swedish musical group ABBA |
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Feskekôrka, Fish ChurchFeskekôrka ("Fish Church") - is an indoor fish market, named so because of its building, resembling a Gothic church; here one can buy all kinds of seafood delicacies caught on the day. |
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GötaplatsenGötaplatsen is the main square of Gothenburg, the cultural centre of the city; here are situated the Concert Hall, the Museum of Art, the City Theatre and the City Library |
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Göteborgs Choklad & KaramellfabrikGöteborgs Choklad & Karamellfabrik is a candy factory-cum-shop where the sweet treats include famous skumklubba (marshmallows, dipped in chocolate and desiccated coconut) |
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Gothenburg Museum of ArtGothenburg Museum of Art at Götaplatsen, Gothenburg, is renowned for its brilliant collection of Scandinavian and European paintings from 17th century to present days |
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Liseberg, amusement parkLiseberg is the largest and one of the most visited amusement parks in Scandinavia; rides catering to all tastes and ages, lot of cafes and restaurants, many theatre and concert grounds |
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Maritiman marine museumMaritiman marine museum consists of twenty naval vessels (including one German submarine), moored at Packhuskajen Quay in central Göteborg |
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Röhsska MuseumIn the Röhsska Museum in Gothenburg one can find the largesi in Sweden permanent exhibition of Swedish design covering the period from the early 20th century to present day |
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Rose Garden in Tradgardsforeningen ParkTradgardsforeningen, a park and horticultural garden in central Gothenburg, is celebrated for its rosarium (nearly two thousands sorts of roses) and a 19th century palm house |
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Skanskaskrapan (The Lipstick)The highest in the city office building, built on the lines of constructivism architecture and painted in red and white, was nicknamed "the lipstick" by Gothenburg citizens |
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