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Explore Skeby in Sweden
Skeby in the region of Västra Götaland is a place in Sweden - some 179 mi or ( 288 km ) West of Stockholm , the country's capital city .
Time in Skeby is now 04:26 PM (Monday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Stockholm " with a UTC offset of 1 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Copenhagen, Aalborg, Skövde, Skara, and Sjovik. Since you are here already, consider visiting Copenhagen . We saw some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Skeby ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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St. Philip street breakdown - Brian Carrick's Algiers Stompers
Brian Carrick in one of his many performances of this often requested George Lewis' tune. And as always he does it on George's old metal clarinet. Place: Lundsbrunn, Sweden. Date: July 28, 2007. The b ..
Barca VS Milan !
Två grymma lag ! ..
Skara
A little walk in the city of Skara in the southern part of Sweden 2007. ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Husaby
Husaby, near Kinnekulle, is a village belonging to Götene Municipality in the province of Västergötland, Sweden. It is most known for the old stone church Husaby Church. Olof Skötkonung, the first Christian king of Sweden, is rumoured to have allowed himself to be baptised at a well by the church in 1008. During the 11th century, it was a wooden church. The tower was built in the late 11th century, and in the early 12th century the stone church.
Located at 58.53 13.38 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Mariedal Castle
Mariedal Castle is a castle in Sweden. Written accounts and the weather vane indicate the castle was built in 1666. The splendid interior of the castle provides stucco ceiling and wainscoting. A portrait collection of the Sparrerska family is displayed there. This manor was called Sörbo and the valley upstream is still called Sörbo Valley. In the middle of the 17th century Magnus Gabriel De la Gardie acquired the manor. On these grounds the present castle with two wings was erected.
Located at 58.47 13.40 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Kinnekulle
Kinnekulle is a hill or ridge in the province of Västergötland, Sweden. It is located on the eastern shore of lake Vänern. Its highest point is 306 metres above sea level. The Kinnekulle Ring is a popular nearby racetrack. The historic town and church of Husaby are located on the south side of the Kinnekulle. Olof Skötkonung, the first Christian King of Sweden, was, tradition says, baptized here in 1008 at a well located just north of the church.
Located at 58.60 13.41 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Skara Cathedral
Skara Cathedral is a church in the Swedish city of Skara. The cathedral is the seat for the bishop of the Church of Sweden Diocese of Skara. Its history is traced from the 11th century, but its current appearance is from the 13th century. The church has a medieval crypt that was found in 1949 after having been buried under stones since the 13th century. A grave, containing a skeleton, was found in the crypt, which is within the oldest (11th century) part of the cathedral.
Located at 58.39 13.44 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Diocese of Skara
The Diocese of Skara is a diocese of the Church of Sweden, with its seat at Skara in Västergötland. Before the Protestant reformation it was a diocese of the Roman Catholic church, and it is the oldest existing diocese in Sweden.
Located at 58.39 13.44 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
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