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Mariefred - Pax Mariae

Mariefred

is a small town in Sweden, with a population around 5000.

 

The name comes from the old Catholic monastery "Pax Mariae" - Mary's Peace that was built here 1495.

 

You can come here by Steamship from Stockholm.

It leaves from central Stockholm every day during summer. See website of Sailing Company for times.

 
Steamship Mariefred
 
Gripsholm Castle

Gripsholm

The main tourist attraction in Mariefred is Gripsholms Castle.  The castle was built in the second half of the 14th century by Bo Johnsson Grip. Hence the name of the castle.

The Swedish National Portrait Collection

one of Europe's oldest national portrait galleries is located here (top floors)

 
The Artilllery guns: The Boar and the Sow

Mariefred

is a small pittoresque town with small narrow street. They serve good food at the oldest Inn / restaurant in Sweden, built 1609. Probably there was a "pub" here already in the 11th century.

 

See website Gripsholms Värdshus for more info

 
The oldest Inn in Sweden built 1609

The narrow gauge railway museum in Mariefred.

 

If you like to take a ride on a old train, you can go with locomotives and carriages dating from 1890-1925.

See website of Railway museum 

Pictures by Simone & Åke

See Simone webpages for more info
COMMENTS
ElZorroTOX said at 8:15 a.m. on Nov 22, 2006:
My friend, you've mastered the art of Tabblo. Your work is always professional, educational and the quality of the pictures is superb. When I grow up...
Akeke said at 9:38 a.m. on Nov 22, 2006:
:-) thx!
Mthorne said at 9:55 a.m. on Nov 22, 2006:
Great pictures. You've infused Sweden in my brain. I must visit someday.
Mashpee_Paula said at 10:06 a.m. on Nov 22, 2006:
Such beautiful pictures!
Thebeautifullife said at 12:26 p.m. on Nov 22, 2006:
Thanks for sharing the pictures WITH the history --I love armchair travel (second best to the real thing!). :-) Great place!
Scharn said at 1:03 p.m. on Nov 22, 2006:
Another beautiful tabblo, you live in beautiful place I always look forward to seeing your next work.
Kostakiss said at 1:36 p.m. on Nov 22, 2006:
I would rather agree with ElZorroTOX. Apart from the great pictures and the nice places that they have been shot, there is an educational background that makes you Tabblos even more interesting. GREAT JOBS!
Trekki said at 2:07 p.m. on Nov 22, 2006:
Ahhh, you did it :-)) Wonderful, Ake - I knew, it would be that marvellous as it is :-)) Oh my god, I love these pictures of Mariefred, my most favourite is the bakery :-)) And I fully agree - you are a master here :-))
DEE-Trow said at 5:08 p.m. on Nov 22, 2006:
I enjoy seeing all of this old architecture. Most everything in the states is new. This is so beautiful!
Jasontengco said at 12:34 a.m. on Nov 23, 2006:
nice!
Hollyridger said at 11:25 a.m. on Nov 23, 2006:
Another great tabblo, Ake! I must visit Sweden one day. Thanks...
Siagian said at 2:36 a.m. on Nov 26, 2006:
the first photo is outstanding.
Chiloedream said at 6:10 p.m. on Nov 26, 2006:
Un bien beau tabblo, une invitation au voyage, merci Akeke.
Jillcdunn said at 7:12 p.m. on Dec 5, 2006:
The places you have seen--I'm a little jealous, but so glad that you share them with us. :)
Chilla said at 11:22 a.m. on Sep 23, 2009:
I am so glad you added the link to this beautiful Tabblo!
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