Västerås Cathedral, now a five-aisled cathedral, was originally built in the 13th century on the site of a presumably wooden predecessor church and consecrated on August 16, 1271. A number …

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Åke

November 30, 2023

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Opposite the cathedral across the street, is Sweden's only preserved school-prison Proba. Check google for Proba and translate! wikiwand.com/sv/Proba.
Last used 1801 for drunken teachers or obstinately student.

Bernhard Szabo

August 17, 2025

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A masterpiece with a long history, good explanations and many details

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1. Vasaparken – Mälarpromenaden loop from Norrmalm

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2. Västerås Cathedral – Aseaströmmen Bronze Sculpture loop from Västerås Central

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3. Västerås Cathedral loop from Västerås

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Location: Västerås, Västmanland, Sweden

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Västerås Cathedral

1. Vasaparken – Mälarpromenaden loop from Norrmalm

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