Malmö
Sweden’s third-largest city revels in contrasting the old and the oh-so-now: from the gabled Dutch-Renaissance buildings of Gamla Staden (the 'Old Town'), to the unapologetically modern architecture of Västra Hamnen's redeveloped waterfront. Here, Scandinavia's tallest building twists its way skyward, gazing down over the vast Öresund bridge – both modern engineering marvels that reflect multicultural Malmö's progressive outlook.
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- Attraction in MalmöMalmö Museer
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- Attraction in MalmöTurning Torso
- Attraction in MalmöVästra Hamnen
- Attraction in MalmöKungsparken
- Attraction in MalmöMalmöhus Slott
- Attraction in MalmöModerna Museet Malmö
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With a rich architectural heritage, diverse food and culture, great beaches and more, Malmö is a city on the rise. Here are the top things to do here.
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