Karlskrona
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| [56° 11´ N 15° 39´ E] | ||
| Charter | City (1680) | |
| Municipality | Karlskrona Municipality | |
| County | Blekinge County | |
| Province | Blekinge | |
| Population | 61,140 (2005) | |
Karlskrona is a city in south-eastern Sweden. It is the seat of Karlskrona Municipality and the residence city of Blekinge County. Karlskrona is known as Sweden's only baroque city. Karlskrona is host to Sweden's only Naval base.
Geography
The city centre is located on the islet of Trossö. The islet of Stumholmen was formerly property of the Navy but today it houses a Naval Museum.History
The city was founded in 1680 when the Royal Swedish Navy was relocated there. Its name is derived from King Charles XI of Sweden and means Charles's Crown.
The buildings that were built at the foundation of Karlskrona in the 17th and early 18th century are still standing. Fredrikskyrkan was designed by Nicodemus Tessin the Younger, who was influenced by European architecture. The foundation of that church were laid in 1720, and it was inaugurated in 1744. It differs from usual Swedish churches in its yellow color and its adornment.
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