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Uppsala is a city and a municipality in Sweden. The city was chartered in 1286 and is located about 70 km north of Stockholm. The current population of 189,569 makes it the fourth largest city in Sweden and it is the seat of residence for the County of Uppsala.
Uppsala is the site of the oldest university in Sweden, founded in 1477. Carolus Linnaeus one of the renowned scholars of the university lived in the city for many years, and both his house and garden can still be visited in the city. Uppsala Cathedral is built in Gothic style and is one of the largest in northern Europe, with towers reaching 119 metres. Uppsala is also the site of a 16th century royal castle.The city was severely damaged by a fire in 1702. Historical and cultural values were also lost, like in many Swedish cities, from demolitions between in the 1960s and 1970s. Despite the lack of understanding of the value of the older buildings at that time, many historic buildings remain, especially in the western part of the city.
Today Uppsala is well established in medical research and recognized for its forward position in biotechnology.
Education
Industry
- Pharmacia
- Fresenius
- Slotts
- Lindvalls kaffe
Media
External links
- Uppsala - Official site
- Upsala Nya Tidning - Newspaper
- Pictures and information about Uppsala
Municipalities of Uppsala (County):