Are you a world traveler? Do you enjoy European desinations? Consider traveling to Vasteras. Vasteras is considered to be one of the oldest cities in Europe and in Sweeden. The Vikings had populated in the area in 1000 B.C. during the Nordic Age. During the twelfth century, Vasteras was the bishop’s seaat. The Catholic Church was removed from power when King Gustav I of Sweeden organized a riksdag in Vasteras. After the riksdag, Sweeden was known as a Protestant state. Cucumbers are very popular in Vasteras. Vasteras has on Lake Malaren the largest port for lakeside commercial and recreational. In 1891, a hydroelectric dam called the Turrbine House was built on Svartine. This was an early version of brining electricity to the city. The city is also the founding city of the clothing store H+M, which was founded in 1947.
If you travel to Vasteras, you can see a couple of older buildings. When you go downtown, you will notice that the city has an urban atmosphere. Some of the places to see are the Museum of Art, which was built in 1919. The Museum of Art has collected and displays artwork from artists in Sweeden and from around the world. This includes statues, sculptures, and paintings. You can also visit the castle where King Gustav I officially decreed the abolition of Catholicism in the country in favor of practicing the Protestant faith. If you are a music lover, you might want to try out the concert hall. The concert hall has various acts throughout the year, such as jazz and folk music. Or, you can enjoy going to the park near the cathedral. You can eat on the grass, play frisbee on warm days, and get along with the locals. You can also buy pottery at the market called Krukmakeriet. At the market, homemade pottery is shown to the public to be bought. Other items, such as clothing and souveniers can be bought. You can rent a car from the airport. You must be twenty-five years or older to rent a car.
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