Vasaplatsen, Gothenburg

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Postcard depicting an overview of the square, c. 1965. Photographed by Dino Sassi, published by Sa-mar AB. Vasaplatsen, ca 1965.jpg
Postcard depicting an overview of the square, c. 1965. Photographed by Dino Sassi, published by Sa-mar AB.

Vasaplatsen is a public square in the city of Gothenburg, Sweden. Located in the central disctricts, [1] the combined tram and bus stop serves as a minor hub of public transport. Adjacent is the Vasa Park and the University of Gothenburg main administrative building.

The square was opened to the public in 1897. A fountain was later installed the same year. [2] On 31 March 1955, the Monument of Torgny Segerstedt was unveiled. [3] [4] In 1992, 13 people died after a tram derailed and crashed into the nearby stop.

References

  1. ↑ Baum, Greta (2001). Göteborgs Gatunamn 1621-2000. Gothenburg: Tre Böcker Förlag. pp. 303–304. ISBN   978-91-7029-460-0.
  2. ↑ Prytz, Carl Gustaf (1898). Kronologiska Anteckningar rörande Göteborg (2nd ed.). Gothenburg: Wald. Zachrissons Boktryckeri. p. 227. SELIBR   418633.
  3. ↑ A:son Holm, Bengt (1992). Vad hände egentligen i Göteborg på femtiotalet?. Hudiksvall: Winbergs Förlag. p. 54. ISBN   978-91-87004-43-8.
  4. ↑ Öhnander, Bengt A. (2004). Statyer berättar: 76 konstverk i Göteborg. Gothenburg: Tre Böcker Förlag. p. 84. ISBN   978-91-7029-565-2.

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