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Linköping Cathedral
First begun in 1230
and only completed in in its present form in 1520, this cathedral has
been a major site of Christian worship for over 800 years and is the
major landmark of the town.
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Linköpings
Castle (Linkoping Slott)
First begun in the
12th centyry, this castle was once the home of bishops, governors and
other illustrious personages; today it is the residence of the County-Governor of Östergötland,
and home to a museum dedicated to the town's history.
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Grand Square (Stora Torget)
This square is the heart of the town, and a popular place to gather.
Though not particularly spectacular, it does boast a few interesting
features: a statue of of the mythical Folke Filbyter, and a signpole
pointing out Linkoping's numerous sister cities.
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Kinda Canal
This canal runs from Lake Adunden in the south all the way through
Linkoping, and taking cruises along its length is a popular activity,
particularly to see the famous locks on the canal.
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Air Force Museum
This museum is located at the same airfield where the first Swedish
aviator, Carl Cederstrom, founded his school for pilots in 1912. It has
a lovely collection of airplanes and artifacts from aviation history,
including the famous Spitfire and the Flying Barrel.
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River
Stångån
Take a walk along this river, which has pleasant promenades along its
banks and bridges crossing the water.
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Gamla Linköping
This open air museum is a popular place for both locals and visitors, as
it preserves a vision of Linkoping that is swiftly disappearing from
real life. A number of traditional buildings and sights are preserved
here, recreatiing a typical Swedish town of the past, though this one
comes with playgrounds, shops and other facilities.
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