2024

STÖRLINGE KVARNAR

Works of art to see

Five kilometers south of Bredsätra are seven windmills in a row. They form a long row on the headland and are the longest preserved row of windmills in Öland. They are typical island windmills, and many of them have been restored by local associations. The village of Störlinge is one of the few villages where most farms still have their windmills. Two kilometers further south, the medieval church of Gärdslösa houses frescoes from the 17th century, and furniture from the 17th and 18th centuries.

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 Borgholm
2024

JORDHAMN

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The only mill to polish the stone of Öland is 3 km along the coast.

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 Borgholm
2024

ALAMEDAN STREET AND ROYAL BRIDGE

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To the south-east of the square, Alamedan Street leads to the Royal Bridge. It is bordered by wooden houses, which escaped the destruction caused by the great fire of 1790, after which 3 000 inhabitants were homeless. The fire took place on the Admiralty Street (Amiralitetsgatan) because of the insouciance of a servant who was busy his laundry. The wind blowing strong that day was busy spreading the disaster. The Royal Bridge was once the main place of access to Karlskrona. On the right, we see the shipyard surrounded by fortifications.

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 Karlskrona