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Gothenburg
Sweden
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Overview
Gregarious, chilled-out Gothenburg (Göteborg) is the quintessential 'second city': understatedly hip and unexpectedly vibrant. Neoclassical architecture lines its tram-rattled streets, locals sun themselves beside canals, and there's always an interesting cultural or social event going on.
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Must-see attractions
Attraction in GothenburgRöda Sten Konsthall- Attraction in GothenburgKonstmuseum
- Attraction in GothenburgUniverseum
Attraction in GothenburgTrädgårdsföreningen- Attraction in GothenburgMölndals Stadsmuseum
- Attraction in GothenburgSjöfartsmuseet
- Attraction in GothenburgRöhsska Museet
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