Fun facts about Orebro
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The name Örebro refers to a bridge (bro) crossing the river Svartån where the city is located.
Orebro
Sweden
Örebro is the seventh-largest city in Sweden, the seat of Örebro Municipality, and capital of Örebro County. It is situated by the Närke Plain, near the lake Hjälmaren, a few kilometers inland along the small river Svartån, and has a population of approximately 126,000 in the city proper.
From the “Etymology” section
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Örebro received its Royal Charter and city privileges not later than 1404.
Orebro
Sweden
Örebro is the seventh-largest city in Sweden, the seat of Örebro Municipality, and capital of Örebro County. It is situated by the Närke Plain, near the lake Hjälmaren, a few kilometers inland along the small river Svartån, and has a population of approximately 126,000 in the city proper.
From the “History” section
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Örebro's old town, Wadköping, contains many 18th and 19th century wooden houses.
Orebro
Sweden
Örebro is the seventh-largest city in Sweden, the seat of Örebro Municipality, and capital of Örebro County. It is situated by the Närke Plain, near the lake Hjälmaren, a few kilometers inland along the small river Svartån, and has a population of approximately 126,000 in the city proper.
From the “Sites of interest” section
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Örebro University was upgraded from högskola (university college) in 1999.
Orebro
Sweden
Örebro is the seventh-largest city in Sweden, the seat of Örebro Municipality, and capital of Örebro County. It is situated by the Närke Plain, near the lake Hjälmaren, a few kilometers inland along the small river Svartån, and has a population of approximately 126,000 in the city proper.
From the “Education” section
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Örebro is the hometown of the punk-rock band Millencolin, which named one of their albums after the city.
Orebro
Sweden
Örebro is the seventh-largest city in Sweden, the seat of Örebro Municipality, and capital of Örebro County. It is situated by the Närke Plain, near the lake Hjälmaren, a few kilometers inland along the small river Svartån, and has a population of approximately 126,000 in the city proper.
From the “Culture” section
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