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Falun (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈfɑ̂ːlɵn]) is a city and the seat of Falun Municipality in Dalarna County, Sweden, with 37,291 inhabitants in 2010. It is also the capital of Dalarna County. Falun forms, together with Borlänge, a metropolitan area with just over 100,000 inhabitants.
Falun. The World Heritage Site of Falun is more than just the mine itself – it also includes the whole of the surrounding countryside, the town with its historic red-painted blocks and the rural mining districts. There’s plenty for all the family to discover here.
Falun Dafa, also known as Falun Gong, is a spiritual practice that millions around the world have made a part of their lives. Rooted in Buddhist tradition, it consists of two main components: self-improvement through the study of teachings, and gentle exercises and meditation.
Falun Gong (UK: / ˌ f ɑː l ʊ n ˈ ɡ ɒ ŋ, ˌ f æ l-,-ˈ ɡ ʊ ŋ / FAH-lun GONG, FAL-, - GUUNG, US: /-ˈ ɡ ɔː ŋ /- GAWNG) or Falun Dafa (/ ˈ d ɑː f ə / DAH-fə; lit. ' Dharma Wheel Practice ') is a new religious movement. Falun Gong was founded by its leader Li Hongzhi in China in the early 1990s.
Since 2001, the world heritage site Falun has been on the UN agency UNESCO’s prestigous list. Other Swedish world heritage sites are Drottningholm Palace and the High Coast. Among famous world heritage sites in the world are the Pyramids of Egypt, the Great Wall of China and Taj Mahal.
The World Heritage Site of Falun consists of unique places and environments where you can discover how history has shaped the way we live today. Explore the world-renowned copper mine, the charming wooden city with its houses painted in Falun red, and the inviting landscape of the free-farming miners.
May 2, 2020 · Things to Do in Falun, Sweden: See Tripadvisor's 6,193 traveler reviews and photos of Falun tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in July. We have reviews of the best places to see in Falun. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
