Gothenburg
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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Sweden’s second city, Gothenburg offers a heady mix of stimulating museums, quirky shops, amusement-park thrills and nautical heritage.
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