A Viking Monument in the archipelago, Stockholm
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Birka
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1 May - 31 Aug 2008 (annual)
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Where:
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Birka
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Ferry tickets include entry to the Birka museum and a guided tour
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Birka is a UNESCO World Heritage Site just 20km outside Stockholm. A fortified town and former home of Viking Kings, the settlement is now unveiling its secrets to archaeologists and visitors.
Founded in the 8th century and abandoned before the end of the 10th, the site was once home to Pagans and Christians as well. Take a guided and dramatised tour, or check out the museum, which features miniature models, archaeological finds and reconstructions to help visitors get a feel for the Viking way of life.
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