Andy with the historic tram

Stockholm

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June 28th 2017
First stop the Vasa Museum. On 10 August 1628, Vasa set sail on her maiden voyage and sailed about 1,000 metres then sunk in Stockholm harbour. The wreck was salvaged in 1961 after 333 years under the sea. The reconstructed vessel, 98 percent original is adorned with hundreds of carved sculpture. It is a great exhibition and is a forerunner in conservation processes for wooden ships. From here ... read more

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A military power during the 17th century, Sweden has not participated in any war in almost two centuries. An armed neutrality was preserved in both World Wars. Sweden's long-successful economic formula of a capitalist system interlarded with substant... ... read more