Sights in Karlskrona
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Marinmuseum
The striking Marinmuseum is the national naval museum. Dive in for reconstructions of a battle deck in wartime, a hall full of fantastic figureheads, piles of model boats, and even some of the real thing – such as a minesweeper, a sailing ship and the Swedish navy’s debut submarine. Temporary exhibitions move beyond the marine (a recent show focused on contemporary Polish art) and the savvy cafe boasts generous servings and waterside decking for a satisfying recharge.
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Trefaldighetskyrkan
Karlskrona’s monumental square, Stortorget, was planned to rival Europe’s best. Alas, the funds ran out, resulting in a somewhat odd mix of grand architectural gestures and humble stand-ins. Dominating the square are the courthouse, along with the baroque church Fredrikskyrkan and Trefaldighetskyrkan, inspired by Rome’s Pantheon.
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Fredrikskyrkan
Karlskrona’s monumental square, Stortorget, was planned to rival Europe’s best. Alas, the funds ran out, resulting in a somewhat odd mix of grand architectural gestures and humble stand-ins. Dominating the square are the courthouse, along with the baroque church Fredrikskyrkan and Trefaldighetskyrkan, inspired by Rome’s Pantheon.
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Blekinge Museum
The evocative Blekinge Museum explores the local fishing, boat-building and quarrying trades. The most captivating part is Grevagården, an impressively preserved 18th-century abode crammed with thousands of vintage objects, from fans and fashion to bizarre wax models of syphilis-plagued faces. Topping it off is a petite baroque garden and a pleasant cafe.
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Amiralitetskyrkan
Sweden’s oldest wooden church is the stocky Amiralitetskyrkan, whose gorgeous pastel interior is worth a peek. Outside, the wooden statue Old Rosenbom raises his hat to charitable visitors.
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Drottningskärs Kastell
Bristling with cannons, the tower Drottningskärs Kastell on the island of Aspö was described by Admiral Nelson of the British Royal Navy as 'impregnable' - and it looks it.
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Kungsholms Fort
The finest attraction is the extraordinary off-shore Kungsholms Fort, with its curious circular harbour, established in 1680 to defend the town.
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Museum Leonardo da Vinci Ideale
Museum Leonardo da Vinci Ideale showcases a private collection of original art. Call ahead to visit.
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Konstmuseet
The Konstmuseet, once a seamen's barracks, is now a modern art gallery.
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