karlskrona
states: [sweden]
category: cultural
year: 1998
location: Blekinge County
region: Europe and North America
latitude/longitude: 56.1666700000, 15.5833300000
unesco id: 871
world heritage site: 871
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The Naval Port of Karlskrona, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Sweden, is a remarkably preserved late-17th-century naval city founded in 1680 by King Karl XI. Designed with a grid layout and Baroque influences, it served as a strategic base for Sweden’s navy, featuring intact original structures like fortifications, a shipyard, and residential areas. Its historical significance lies in its role as a model for European naval planning, blending military and civilian functions seamlessly. Today, it remains an active naval port, showcasing a unique blend of history and ongoing utility.