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Skara is a locality and the seat of Skara Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden with 18,580 inhabitants in 2013. [1] Despite its small size, it is one of the oldest cities in Sweden, and has a long educational and ecclesiastical history.
In Skara you find a lovely mixture of history, culture, entertainment and nature. In the surrounding area a fabulous nature offers amazing experiences. In Vallebygden you can hike, swim in the lake, ride a bike and fish.
The name Skara likely originates from the Swedish word 'skåra/skarv,' which means a deep cut, seam, or joint. Most likely, it is the natural hub where roads met and the city emerged that gave it its name. What we do know is that Skara was an important trading and meeting place over 1000 years ago.
Skara is SLU’s fourth largest campus with around 110 employees whose workplace is in Skara, while they may also work at one of SLU’s other locations in Sweden, especially in research and education.
Skara, town, Västra Götaland län (county), south-central Sweden, southeast of Lake Vänern. One of Sweden’s oldest towns, it was a religious centre both before and after the arrival of Christianity. In 1015 it became the seat of Sweden’s first bishop. The cathedral was built in the 12th century and
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Skara. See & do. Here we list what you can see and do in Skara. Västergötalands museum . In the heart of a rich cultural landscape lies Västergötland's museum in the medieval town of Skara. Here, over 10,000 years of the landscape's unique history are represented. Veterinärmuseet.
Jul 25, 2015 · Things to Do in Skara, Sweden: See Tripadvisor's 1,516 traveler reviews and photos of Skara tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in October. We have reviews of the best places to see in Skara. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
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