History of Gothenburg - Wikipedia
WEBIn 1621, King Gustav II Adolf, the son and successor of Charles IX, decided to make yet another attempt at founding a city on the Göta Älv. According to legend, the king was searching for a suitable location when suddenly a dove fleeing from an eagle landed at his feet, seeking shelter.
Gothenburg’s history and heritage - Göteborgs officiella …
WEBGothenburg was founded in 1621 by Gustav II Adolf, but it was not the first town at the river Göta älv’s outlet. At the end of the 15 th century, Nya Lödöse was built, and became an important trade city for Sweden. Nya Lödöse stood at the site were the neighbourhood Gamlestaden is today.
Gothenburg (Göteborg), Sweden’s second biggest city | Visit …
WEBFeb 2, 2024 · Founded in 1621 by King Gustav II Adolf, Sweden’s second city soon established itself as a commercial fishing and shipbuilding hub, and later as a leader in transport innovation. Gothenburg is the birthplace of Volvo Cars and home to the World of Volvo , a brand new experience centre where you can explore, among other things, a …
Highlights 400 years - Museum of Gothenburg
WEBIn 1630, Gustav II Adolf, the founder of Gothenburg, landed in northern Germany. Sweden had entered the Thirty Years’ War and simultaneously launched a massive propaganda campaign. Flyers, newspapers, and engravings were pumped out, portraying the Swedish king as the defender of justice and true Christianity.
Gustavus Adolphus - Wikipedia
WEBGustavus Adolphus (9 December [ N.S 19 December] 1594 – 6 November [ N.S 16 November] 1632), also known in English as Gustav II Adolf or Gustav II Adolph, [1] was King of Sweden from 1611 to 1632, and is credited with the rise of Sweden as a great European power ( Swedish: Stormaktstiden ).
Gustaf Adolfs torg, Gothenburg - Wikipedia
WEBCoordinates: 57°42′25.6″N 11°58′0.5″E. Gustav II Adolf statue, with the bourse in the background. Gustaf Adolf's square with the statue of Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden and Asplund's law court in the background. Gustaf Adolfs torg ("Gustaf Adolf's square") is a town square located in central Gothenburg, Sweden.
Gustav II Adolf - Vasamuseet
WEBFeb 22, 2023 · The Vasa Dynasty. Gustav II Adolf (1594-1632) was the son of King Karl IX and Kristina of Holstein-Gottorp. His grandfather was Gustav I, or Gustav Vasa as he is often called today, the first of the Vasa dynasty. Gustav Adolf and his wife Maria Eleonora of Brandenburg were the parents of Queen Kristina, the last of the Vasa dynasty to sit on ...
City of Gothenburg - Mahler Foundation
WEBMar 14, 2015 · After several failed attempts, Gothenburg was successfully founded in 1621 by King Gustavus Adolphus (Gustaf II Adolf). The site of the first church built in Gothenburg, subsequently destroyed by Danish invaders, is marked by a stone near the north end of the Älvsborg Bridge in the Färjenäs Park. The church was built in 1603 and …
'Gothenburg's King' remembered with cakes and statues
WEBNov 3, 2006 · On the 6th of November, Sweden – and Gothenburg in particular – remembers perhaps its most famous and successful King: Gustav II Adolf, who reigned from 1611 until his death in 1632. Advertisement. Monday will be the 374th anniversary of his death (aged just 37) on the battlefield in Lützen in Germany during the Thirty Years …
Kronhuset
WEBWhen King Gustav II Adolf had Gothenburg built in 1621, Sweden lived in precarious times. The purpose of the new city was to secure the area around the mouth of the river and keep a vital trade route open. In 1640, the War Collegium decided to build an armoury – a warehouse for cannons, vehicles, uniforms and other military equipment.
Gustaf Adolfs Torg - Representative square in Gothenburg - GuidebookSweden
WEBThe strong>Gustaf Adolfs Torg in Gothenburg is a representative square in the centre of the Swedish West Coast metropolis. In its centre stands the large statue of the city founder King Gustav II Adolf (1594 – 1632), the oldest public work of art in Gothenburg.
Kronhuset: An Oldest Building in Gothenburg - GÖTEBORG (1621 …
WEBOct 22, 2018 · Gothenburg was founded in 1621 by Gustav II Adolf when Sweden was bombarded by Danish threats. Stockholm decided in 1640 to build a warehouse for military equipment and Simon de la Vallée is believed to have made the drawings for the building.
Gothenburg History Facts and Timeline - World Guides
WEBTwo years later, Gothenburg was officially founded by King Gustav II Adolf. The Dutch Influence. Since the Swedes were still very worried about a return of the Danish armies, they hired experienced Dutch architects to design much of their new city.
Gothenburg – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBThe modern city of Gothenburg was built in 1621 by the Swedish king Gustav II Adolf. During the 17th century Sweden conquered Bohuslän and Halland, thus making Gothenburg the center of an expanded western Sweden. During this era the older Danish Älvsborg fortress was demolished.
Domkyrkan - Göteborgs officiella besöksguide
WEBThe city of Gothenburg was founded by King Gustav II Adolf in 1621. A church was built on the same ground as where the cathedral stands today. The church was dedicated in 1633 and named Gustavi kyrka after the king who, in …
Fortifications of Gothenburg - Wikipedia
WEBGothenburg was founded in 1621 at the direction of King Gustav II Adolf. Construction beginning in 1624 under the leadership of engineers, Captain Johan Schultz (Schouten) and Johan Jacobssen Kuyl (Kuhl), following a design by chief engineer Johan Rodenburg. The works were based upon the well-established Dutch school of fortification. [2]
An insider's guide to Gothenburg: unspoiled green spaces and …
WEBApr 18, 2016 · Moment in history. “Här ska staden ligga!” (“Here! The city should be placed here!”), King Gustav II Adolf hollered in 1621, and so Gothenburg was built on a mud pile. Located on both ...
I Love Gothenburg - Travel Guide to Goteborg, Sweden.
WEBGustav Adolf founded Gothenburg in 1621. The square with the Statue. The square is surrounded by four streets. Köpmansgatan on the north side, Torggatan on the west side, Norra Hamngatan on the south side and Östra Hamngatan on the east side. Today, the square is surrounded by the Town Hall, the Stock Exchange and the City Hall.
10 Interesting Facts About Gothenburg - Isolated Traveller
WEBMay 5, 2020 · Gothenburg was founded in 1621 by King Gustav II Adolf. The first officially registered resident of Gothenburg was actually a Dutchman. The Population of Gothenburg is 581,822, as of 2020. Facts About Gothenburg. Other Interesting and Informative Facts that you might enjoy: Informative Facts About Hamar. Artificial Island …
Gustaf Adolfs Torg - Göteborgs officiella besöksguide
WEBGustaf Adolfs Torg. A central square with many impressive buildings like the city hall. Gothenburg’s political centre. Includes the old and new City Halls, the City Council and the Commodity Exchange. Formerly Stora Torget. There is a statue of the city’s founder Gustav II Adolf in the square. The Göteborg City Hall was completed in 1673 ...
Gustavus Adolphus Statue in Gothenburg, Sweden
WEBThis bronze statue of King Gustav II Adolf celebrates when he pointed towards the ground in 1621 and declared where Gothenburg should be built. The original sculpture of the city’s founding father by Bengt Erland Fogelberg was erected in 1854 at Stortorget. The Big Square was renamed the Gustaf Adolfs torg in 1959.
Gothenburg, Sweden Travel Guide - Encircle Photos
WEBSince Göteborg was founded in 1621 by King Gustav II Adolf, it has become Sweden’s second largest city and Scandinavia’s largest port. You will enjoy Gothenburg’s array of museums, historic sites, canals, parks and restaurants. Share this. View PRINT MAP. 1 Lipstick Building and Barken Viking Ship in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Best of Gothenburg & Canal Cruise - hollandamerica.com
WEBFounded in 1621 by the King Gustav II Adolf, to be a strong fortress in the west, the town grew quickly into an important trade and maritime city. A walk up to the Masthuggs Church reveals a magnificent view of Gothenburg and the port.
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