Friday, May 10, 2013

Sweden - Naval Port of Karlskrona



Karlskrona

Sent by Annette, a postcrosser from Sweden.

The complex of the naval port of Karlskrona was the model for several similar projects in Europe. It is a unique relic of Sweden's time as a major power, and of the North European Baroque movement's attempt to create unity between the layout of the city, the manufacturing areas, and the surrounding countryside. The whole is characterized by the consistent long-term aim of cultivating efficiency and aesthetic, still clearly discernible in the infrastructure and open spaces (read further)


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