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Aerial view of the island of Trossö at night

Naval Port of Karlskrona1998

UNESCO World Heritage

UNESCO World Heritage

Conceived from the outset as a naval city, Karlskrona’s grid layout, with its monumental square and wide streets, took its inspiration from the Roman Baroque period. Built from scratch on undeveloped islands, it included all the elements necessary to support an efficient navy.

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  • Title: Aerial view of the island of Trossö at night
  • Creator: Naval Port of Karlskrona
  • Date Created: 1998
  • Rights: Håkan Linder, Visit Karlskrona
  • Location: Sweden
  • Inscription Criteria: Criteria: (ii)(iv)
  • Date of Inscription: 1998
  • Category of Site: Cultural site
UNESCO World Heritage

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