Vanadislunden
Sign in to saveVanadislunden is a park located in the district of Vasastaden in central Stockholm, Sweden. ==History== One of Stockholm's largest parks, the area covers about 9 hectares and measures approximately 430 × 270 meters. Development first started in 1885. In 1893 about 2,000 trees and shrubs were planted. The park was largely completed in 1903. The area is named after Vanadis, which is another name for the Norse Goddess Freyja.
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Vanadislunden is a park located in the district of Vasastaden in central Stockholm, Sweden. ==History== One of Stockholm's largest parks, the area covers about 9 hectares and measures approximately 430 × 270 meters. Development first started in 1885. In 1893 about 2,000 trees and shrubs were planted. The park was largely completed in 1903. The area is named after Vanadis, which is another name for the Norse Goddess Freyja.
==Reservoir== Vanadislunden is the site of Vanadislundens water reservoir, (Vanadislundens vattenreservoar). A significant water reservoir, with a volume of 8,100 m³, it was erected during the years 1913–1918. It has a castle-like design and was designed by architect Gustaf Améen (1864-1949).
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