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The Old Mail Pier, or Postbryggan in Swedish, might not be the original or even close to that. The old pier, or jetty, might be gone but there is still a reason to read up on the history of this place while enjoying the view out over the sea. This location, in Eckerö, is one…
Birgu is one of the most historic cities in Malta, located on a narrow peninsula in the Grand Harbour. The city is part of a larger urban area known as the Three Cities, along with its neighbors Cospicua and Senglea. Birgu is also known by its title, Città Vittoriosa, which is Italian for “The Victorious…
Johannisfors is today a small village in Östhammar Municipality. This was, however, once a company town and an ironworks. It is in the historical province of Uppland, in an area that was once Forsmark Parish. Its industrial past might be long gone, but there a few historical sights have survived. A Short History of Johannisfors…
Forsmark is a company town in the historical province of Uppland. This was once the location of industrial steel production but is today mostly known for the Forsmark Nuclear Power Plant that is located outside of the town. The former working population of the town has decreased over the last century and Forsmark is today…
Birżebbuġa is a seaside town in the South Eastern Region of Malta. The town is located on the coast of the large Marsaxlokk Bay. With a population that has now passed 13,000 residents, it is a significant residential and recreational center in the southern part of the island. Birżebbuġa is also a hotspot for Maltese…
Skärplinge is a locality in the northern parts of the historical province of Uppland. It was once a part of Överlövsta Parish but is today part of Tierp Municipality in Uppsala County. With a population of around 700 inhabitants, Skärplinge is a small locality with many of the former company towns of the region in…
Karlholmsbruk is a locality and former company town in the northern parts of the historical province of Uppland. It is today a part of Tierp Municipality in Uppsala County but was in the past an industrial hub within the Västland Parish. The locality was once the home of large ironworks, but most of the industrial…
Valletta is the capital city of Malta. In Maltese, the city is known as Il-Belt Valletta. It is located on the main island of Malta, on the Sciberras Peninsula, a rocky headland that is situated between two large natural harbors: the Grand Harbour to the east and Marsamxett Harbour to the west. With a population…
Sliema is a major city in the Northern Harbour District of Malta. It is located on the northeastern coast of the island, on a peninsula that sits directly across Marsamxett Harbour from the capital city, Valletta. With a population of approximately 23,000 residents, Sliema is one of Malta’s most densely populated and commercially important urban…
Along the Dalälven River is the locality of Älvkarleby, a place famous for its sport fishing and large hydroelectric power plant. Älvkarleby was once the center of the local parish, that shares its name. This was once a part of the historical land known as Roden, a folkland that was a part of the province…
Västland is a small village in the historical province of Uppland. It is today a part of Tierp Municipality and Uppsala County. With a population of around 60 inhabitants, it is hard to believe today that this was once a large industrial center with ironworks. A Short History of Västland Västland Parish has its origins…
Strömsberg is a former company town in the historical province of Uppland. It is today a smaller settlement of around 100 inhabitants and it is a part of Tierp Municipality in Uppsala County. It is, however, the rich history of Strömsberg and the well-preserved industrial heritage that makes it so special. A Short History of…