Fountain, Square
The statue of Poseidon is one of the most famous and important monuments in the whole of Gothenburg. It is located at the end of Avenyn Boulevard in Götaplatsen Square, which is slightly elevated above the rest of the city. The shared still life is then the subject of many photographs and postcards of Gothenburg. The statue of Poseidon, the god of the sea, was sculpted by Carl Millese and first unveiled in 1931. [btn "Cheap and recommended…
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Mountain, Lookout, City Quarter
The small and inconspicuous Slottsberget mountain on the banks of the Göta älv river hides a picturesque backdrop with many old and historic houses of architectural value. At the end of the 19th century, employees of the local shipyard Lindholmens varv were allowed to build their houses on the mountain without urban planning. Thus, small wooden houses slowly began to form a small and now picturesque colony that is worth a walk. [btn "Cheap and…
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Street, City Quarter
Gothenburg'soldest surviving district Haga is now a place where people gather to sit in one of the many excellent cafés over coffee and the famous cinnamon snail. Such a siesta is called a fika in Sweden. The pedestrian area in Haga Nygata Street is lined with well-preserved houses in the characteristic landshövdingehus style. This is typical of the construction of the lower floor of the house in brick and the rest in wood. Previously Haga was…
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Lookout, Modern Building
The unmistakable Lilla Bommem building stands on the banks of the Göta ävl River in the city centre area of the same name. The building is commonly known by locals as Läppstiftet (The Lipstick), meaning lipstick. It earned this nickname because of its red and white colour and appearance. The building was built in 1989 by the developer Skanska. It has 22 floors, measures 86 metres and offers facilities for up to 1,000 workers in 32,000 m2 of…
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Museum, Modern Building
The multifunctional and experiential centre Wolrd of Volvo can be found on the southern edge of the city centre. The joint project of Volvo Cars and Volvo Group is intended to be a place of meeting, education and entertainment. The building covers an area of 22,000m2 and is built in a typical Scandinavian style. It is an architectural gem inside and out. The main exhibition will mainly offer the history, present and future of Volvo cars,…
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