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Vasa Ship Museum
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Galärvarvet, Djurgården |
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| Admissions |
Adluts 80 SEK, Children Free |
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08-519 548 00 |
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www.vasamuseet.se |
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If you visit only one sight in Stockholm, visit the Vasa. The
Vasa is the world’s oldest ship. Presently it resides in a
museum built especially for that purpose. In 1628, the Royal Warship
Vasa sank to the bottom of the Stockholm harbor where it remained
undisturbed for hundreds of years. In 1961, the ship was excavated
from its resting spot. The Vasa was removed from the harbor in astonishing
condition. Much of the vessel remained in tack including several
hundred decorative sculptures in addition to many other items of
archaeological interest. Parts of the Vasa have been restored so
that you can get a true feel for how life was on the ship. A tour
is offered that provides some interesting facts about the ship's
history.
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