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Grimskär

Islet

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Grimskär is an island in the Kalmar Strait, Sweden, close to the city of Kalmar. During the Middle Ages, the island was probably used for executions of criminals, whose bodies were left displayed there as a warning to ships passing by.

Kalmar Cathedral

Church

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Kalmar Cathedral is in the city of Kalmar in Småland in southeast Sweden. Located in Stortorget Square, construction began in 1660. The Cathedral was designed for the Church of Sweden by architect Nicodemus Tessin. Kalmar Cathedral is situated 1½ km north of Grimskärs skans.

Kalmar central station

Railway station

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Kalmar central station is a railway station, which is situated 1¼ km northwest of Grimskärs skans.

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Kalmar

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Kalmar is a city in the Småland province in southeastern Sweden, on the coast of the Baltic sea. Kalmar is one of the oldest Swedish cities, and traces of settlements from the Iron Age have been found.

Färjestaden

Village

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Färjestaden is a locality situated in Mörbylånga Municipality, Kalmar County, Sweden with 5,018 inhabitants in 2010. It is located in the southern part of the island of Öland, on the Kalmar Strait side, south of Borgholm. Färjestaden is situated 6 km east of Grimskärs skans.

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