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Uppsala, very nice university town, not complaining about the hotel either!

The cathedral really does stand out, it dates to the late 13th century and, at a height of 118.7 metres (389 ft), it is the tallest church in the Nordic countries.
Uppsala castle, first built in 1549.
Our hotel, the Grand Hornan, built 1907. It certainly looks grand. Breakfast was included which I’m very happy about. Great place to stay, quite central, nice staff, small but comfortable room with quite a view.

From the plaque attached to this house and translated by Google:
“SHOOT TEANUM

MEDIEVAL HOUSE, DURING CATHOLIC TIMES RESIDENCE OF AN ECCLESIASTICAL DIGNITY, WHO COULD WALK FROM THE CATHEDRAL TO HIS HOUSE THROUGH A PORTAL IN THE CEMETERY WALL: THE NICHES ARE PRESERVED IN THE GABLE TO THE CHURCH IN 1622 THE HOUSE WAS PURCHASED BY JOHAN SKYTREE AND OFFICIAL RESIDENCE WAS DONATED TO THE OWNER OF  SKYTTE INSTITUTED THE SKYTTEAN PROFESSOR OF PEOPLE AND POLITICAL SCIENCE, THIS FUNCTION HAS ALWAYS HAD THE HOUSE AND IS ALSO A POLITICAL SCIENCE INSTITUTION: IN 1709, SKYTTEANUM UNDERGOED A THOROUGH RESTORATION UNDER PROFESSOR SKYTTEANUS JOHAN UPMARK AND GOT ITS PRESENT, HIGH BAROQUE CHARACTER.”
The river is very pleasant for walking about the place purposes.
The anatomical theatre at Gustavianum at the Uppsala University was completed in 1663 by medical professor and amateur architect Olaus Rudbeck. The cone-formed theatre is located in the cupola which Rudbeck placed on top of the Gustavianum building, at the time the main building of the university. Rudbeck had spent time in Leiden, and both the anatomical theatre and the botanical garden he founded in Uppsala in 1655 were influenced by his experiences there.
The cathedral is so large it’s quite difficult to photograph.
Pretty flash inside
The pulpit. I think if I was the minister I’d find this a bit intimidating.
Gustavianum. Unfortunately it was closed when we were here but Pauline has visited before and says it’s impressive inside.
Street art
Carl Linnaeus museum and garden was worth a visit.
Walking along the river towards our hotel. There are a lot of bicyclists here!
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