Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #2 in Malmo, Sweden

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Tour Facts

Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 4.1 km
Ascend 51 m
Descend 56 m

Experience Malmo in Sweden in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in MalmoIndividual Sights in Malmo

Sight 1: Garnisonsplanteringen

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Garrison Planting is a park located in the district of Kirseberg, Malmö. There is a playground as well as two preschools and Östervärn station right next door. It is also known as "Tjyvaparken" as the place was a burial ground for prisoners from the prison at Malmöhus, and during the 16th and 1600s was used for witch burning for the women in Malmö who were considered witches. At least 38 women were murdered. A memorial stone, unveiled on October 28, 1997, has been erected on the site with the inscription:

Wikipedia: Garnisonsplanteringen (SV)

1252 meters / 15 minutes

Sight 2: Rörsjöparken

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Rörsjöparken jorchr / CC BY-SA 3.0

Rörsjöparken is a park in Malmö, Sweden. The park was completed in 1905.

Wikipedia: Rörsjöparken (EN)

1003 meters / 12 minutes

Sight 3: Malmö synagoga

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Malmö synagoga jorchr / CC BY-SA 3.0

Malmö Synagogue is the only synagogue in Malmö, Sweden. It was built in 1903 and designed by the architect John Smedberg. It has an Art Nouveau and Moorish Revival design, which is one of the few synagogues in Europe when most of them were destroyed during Kristallnacht 1938. The services of worship are Orthodox. At the inauguration of Malmö Synagogue, it was Malmö's first non-Christian place of worship. Malmö has two Jewish cemeteries: one section in the northern part of Sankt Pauli kyrkogård and another, newer section in Östra kyrkogården.

Wikipedia: Malmö Synagogue (EN), Website

1176 meters / 14 minutes

Sight 4: Sankt Johannes kyrka

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St. John's Church is a church located near Triangeln in the Innerstaden district of Malmö, Sweden. It was designed by Axel Anderberg in the Jugend style and built in 1903–1907.

Wikipedia: St. John's Church, Malmö (EN), Heritage Website

660 meters / 8 minutes

Sight 5: Malmö Opera och Musikteater

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Malmö Opera is an opera house in Malmö, Sweden. An opera company of the same name presents seasons of opera in this house.

Wikipedia: Malmö Opera (EN)

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