Introduction
285km (177 miles) S of Gothenburg, 618km (384 miles) SW of Stockholm
Now that it's linked to the Continent via Denmark by the bridge over Öresund, Malmö is taking on an increased sophistication. We find each visit more appealing than the one before. Once the staid old capital of Skåne, Malmö is today a vibrant, modern city with a definite young vibe. Or, as one former city official told us, "Gothenburg lives on via its great maritime past; Malmö represents the Sweden of tomorrow." A fine sentiment indeed, but not one to belt out in a Gothenburg pub full of soccer fans.
Nothing seems to evoke Malmö's entry into the 21st century more than the avant-garde and controversial "Turning Torso", rising over the Western Harbor. You'll gaze in awe at Sweden's tallest building, which rises 190m (623 ft.) and consists of nine cubes -- a total of 54 floors -- with a 90-degree twist from base to top. The creation of architect Santiago Calatrava, it was inspired by a sculpture called Turning...
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Sankt Petri kyrka
Malmö doesn't possess a great cathedral. For that, you have to travel to Lund. But it does have a grand church, lying a block east of the Rådhuset...
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Malmöhus Slott
There is so much to see and do at this impressive fortress that we always allow a minimum of 3 hours to preview some of the highlights. (If you're...
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Svaneholm
The province of Skåne is known for its castles, but this is the best one to visit while based in Malmö. Lying 40km (25 miles) to the east of Malmö...
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