Lund Cathedral

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Lund Cathedral
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“Lund Cathedral is a cathedral of the Lutheran Church of Sweden in Lund, Scania, Sweden. It is the seat of the Bishop of Lund and the main church of the Diocese of Lund. It was built as the Catholic cathedral of the archiepiscopal see of all the Nordic countries, dedicated to Saint Lawrence. It is…”
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The GuardianSep 29

Saunas, cinnamon buns and coastal scenery on the new rail route from Malmö to Oslo

A new direct train service connects the far south of Sweden to the Norwegian capital in just over six hours, with the option of stopping off in the seaside town of Varberg or lively Gothenburg en route ‘This carriage is due for modernisation. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience 90s Germany style,” reads the sign on the door to the dining carriage. The couple inside aren’t missing theirs: t…

romanesque towers

25 things in this story
  • Lund CathedralSightromanesque towers
  • Elsewhere
  • Malmö KonsthallArts centreMalmö, SwedenIt is one of the largest exhibition halls for contemporary art in Europe.
  • SnälltågetPlaceMalmö, Swedeniconic red-shelled train on new route from Malmö to Oslo
  • Form/Design CenterMuseumMalmö, Swedenexhibition space in a former 16th-century grain store
  • Moderna MuseetMuseumMalmö, SwedenWelcome to Moderna Museet Malmö.
  • MöllevångenNeighborhoodMalmö, Swedentrendy neighborhood popular with creatives
  • Folkets ParkParkMalmö, Swedenthe people's park
  • Far i HattenRestaurantMalmö, Swedenpizza spot in cute wooden huts
  • AvaCaféMalmö, Swedenbeer on a leafy square with hip restaurants
  • Bar BoboBarMalmö, Swedenplace for a nightcap
  • ApelvikenNeighborhoodVarberg, Swedenbay popular for kitesurfing and surfing
  • KallbadhusetSightVarberg, SwedenMoorish-inspired cold bath house with saunas
  • Skarpe NordSightVarberg, Swedencommunity-run women's bathing spot
  • Hotell GästisHotelVarberg, Swedenhides a replica of Lenin's favorite bathhouse
  • Hotell HavannaHotelVarberg, Swedenan ode to revolutionary Cuba
  • Hotel PigalleHotelGothenburg, Swedensophisticated, French boudoir-style hotel
  • RagtimePlaceGothenburg, SwedenNoggrant utvalt vintage och second hand mode i Göteborg.
  • HumanaPlaceGothenburg, SwedenWe offer a curated and contemporary selection of clothes, footwear and accessories in all our stores.
  • CustomwoodPlaceGothenburg, Swedencraft store making bespoke wooden furniture
  • Da MatteoCaféGothenburg, Swedenbarn turned cafe with in-house bakery
  • HagaNeighborhoodGothenburg, Swedenpretty old town with narrow cobbled streets
  • SlottsskogenParkGothenburg, Swedenlarge park with deer, penguins and ponies
  • CityboxHotelOslo, Norwayminimalist hotel near the station
  • SognsvannSightOslo, Norwaylake and recreational area, starting point for hike
  • PopPlaceGothenburg, Sweden
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Atlas ObscuraJul 17

Giant Finn Beneath Lund Cathedral in Centrala staden, Sweden

[ NOTE TO THE EDITOR: If this entry is published, please correct the geo header by replacing 'Centrala Staden' ('City Center') with ' Lund ' so that the place is properly included in the destination guide . ] - - - In the crypt of Lund Cathedral, two stone columns stand apart from the rest. A standing male figure grips one, arms wrapped around the stone as though trying to keep it in place. Aga…

Giant Finn sculptures in the crypt are part of the structure.

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