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The view of Uppsala Cathedral is one of Uppsala's most impressive cityscapes. With its two towers, each around 119 meters high, the Gothic cathedral towers over the surrounding rooftops and is clearly visible from many parts of the city center. The perspectives from the Fyrisån river and its bridges are particularly charming, where historic buildings, water, and the mighty silhouette of the cathedral create an atmospheric overall picture. As the city's most important landmark, the cathedral accompanies a walk through the historic center from ever-new perspectives.

The view of the Fyrisån is one of the most beautiful impressions during a walk through the center of Uppsala. The river, flowing calmly through the city, is accompanied by riverside paths, historic buildings, green spaces, and numerous small bridges, and decisively shapes the cityscape. The perspectives along the water are particularly charming, with the facades of the city center and, in places, the towers of the cathedral showing in the background. The paths along the Fyrisån are excellently suited for a relaxed section of a city tour and connect many of Uppsala's most important sights.

Uppsala Castle (Uppsala slott) rises visibly on the castle hill above the city and is one of Uppsala's most significant historical buildings. Construction of the complex, originally conceived as a fortress, began in 1549 under King Gustav I Vasa; over the following centuries, the castle was rebuilt and expanded several times. It was the scene of important events in Swedish history, including Queen Christina's abdication in 1654. Today, the complex houses cultural institutions, among other things, and serves as the residence of the County Governor of Uppsala County. Particularly charming is the circuit around the bastions and castle gardens, offering beautiful views over the city and the striking towers of the Cathedral.

The main building of Uppsala University (Universitetshuset) is one of the most representative structures in the traditional university city. It was built in the Neo-Renaissance style and opened in 1887; particularly impressive are the monumental facade, the spacious vestibule, and the magnificent auditorium. In front of the building lies the University Park (Universitetsparken) with several monuments to important figures from science and Swedish history. Together with the nearby Cathedral and the Gustavianum, the main university building forms the historical heart of academic Uppsala and recalls the centuries-long significance of the university founded in 1477.

Gustavianum is Uppsala University's traditional university museum and is located in one of the university's oldest preserved buildings, directly opposite the Cathedral. Built in the 17th century, the house houses collections on the history of the university and sciences, including archaeological and historical exhibits. Particularly exceptional is the 17th-century Anatomical Theatre, located under the building's distinctive dome, which was once used for public anatomical lectures and dissections. The museum thus offers an exciting insight into several centuries of science and university history and is one of Uppsala's most important cultural attractions.

The Gamla Uppsala Museum is located directly beside the famous Royal Mounds of Gamla Uppsala and is dedicated to the early history of the site from the Iron Age to the Viking Age. The exhibition showcases archaeological finds, reconstructions, and background information on the monumental burial mounds, burial rites, and the political and religious significance of Gamla Uppsala. Thus, the museum is an ideal complement to a tour of the historic site and helps to better understand the exceptional position of the place in early Swedish history.

The anatomy hall is really worth seeing and is worth the visit alone.

Built from 1549 onwards as a fortress by Gustav Vasa, the castle was only rebuilt into a grand Renaissance palace after a fire in 1572. The old cannons on the Styrbiskop bastion still bear witness to its fortified early years.