Tuesday, 5 June 2012

Sunday 3 June - sightseeing around Lund which is a large university city. Lund was a part of Denmark and was Denmark's most important city and the hub of the entire Nordic region until a war between Denmark and Sweden in the 17th century and  it became part of Sweden.

This building was built in 1882 and houses the offices of the Vice-Chancellor. Students gather here on 1 May to celebrate spring.



The academic building which was built in 1851.

The University Library  was founded in 1907 and was the site of an Abbey during the Middle Ages.


A very old house


Kungshuset was the residence of the Danish king in the 16th century but has belonged to the university since 1688 and is now the Department of Philopsopy for the university.



Lund Cathedral was built during the Middle Ages and the high altar was dedicated in 1145. It has a 15th century astronomical clock. The giant, Finn, is buried in the crypt under the cathedral.



Astronomical clock

At 12 midday the apostles walk past the Virgin Mary and her baby.

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