Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Karlskrona, Sweden - UNESCO World Heritage Site

Place: Karlskrona, Sweden

Weather: Cloudy with occasional rain showers, 59/67F.

Route: From Kronberg Castle 233 km east on Helsingborg to Helsinor ferry, route 21, E22.

Population: 66,675

Significance: Karlskrona was a planned naval town built in the late 17th century. The town has been very well preserved and continues to operate as a naval base.

Website: UNESCO World Heritage Site

Images:

Aerial view of the naval base (from whc.unesco.org)

Main street of Karlskrona (from whc.unesco.org)



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