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Uppsala is a City and a Municipality of Sweden, located about 70 km north of Stockholm. It is the fourth
largest city in Sweden and the administrative centre for Uppsala
County.
History
Main article: History of Uppsala
Uppsala is the site of the oldest university in Scandinavia, founded in 1477. Carolus Linnaeus one of the renowned scholars of the university lived in the city for many years,
and both his house and garden can still be visited in the city. Uppsala Cathedral is built in the Gothic style and is one of the largest in northern Europe,
with towers reaching 119 metres. Uppsala is also the site of a 16th century
royal castle. The city was severely damaged by a
fire in 1702. Historical and cultural values were also lost, as in many Swedish cities,
from demolitions during the 1960s and 1970s.
Despite the lack of understanding of the value of the older buildings at that time, many historic buildings remain, especially in
the western part of the city.
Politics
Main article: Politics of Uppsala
Geography
Main article: Geography of Uppsala
Economy
Main article: Economy of Uppsala
Today Uppsala is well established in medical research and recognized for its leading position in biotechnology.
- Pharmacia
- Fresenius
- Slotts
- Lindvalls kaffe
Universities
Main article: Universities in Sweden
Heraldry
Main article: Heraldry of Uppsala
Sites of interest
Notable natives
See also
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