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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › FalunFalun - Wikipedia

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   Falun (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈfɑ̂ːlɵn]) is a city and the seat of Falun Municipality in Dalarna County, Sweden, with 37,291 inhabitants in 2010. [1] It is also the capital of Dalarna County. Falun forms, together with Borlänge, a metropolitan area with just over 100,000 inhabitants.

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3. www.visitdalarna.se › en › falunWelcome to Falun - Visit Dalarna

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   The World Heritage Site of Falun is more than just the mine itself – it also includes the whole of the surrounding countryside, the town with its historic red-painted blocks and the rural mining districts. There’s plenty for all the family to discover here.

4. budgettraveller.org › falu-gruvaFalun: The Swedish town you’ve never heard of that changed ...

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   A tiny dot on the map of Sweden, 223 kms northwest of Stockholm, not too far from the border with Norway, Falun is the capital of the ancient medieval Swedish kingdom of Dalarna, referred to as the ‘Swedish dales’ thanks to its scenic hills, valleys and beautiful lakes.

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5. www.visitdalarna.se › en › world-heritage-site-falunDiscover the World Heritage Site of Falun - Visit Dalarna

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   The World Heritage Site of Falun consists of unique places and environments where you can discover how history has shaped the way we live today. Explore the world-renowned copper mine, the charming wooden city with its houses painted in Falun red, and the inviting landscape of the free-farming miners.

6. www.scandi.co.uk › travel › falunFalun: Home of Sweden's Most Famous Colour - SCANDI

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   Ski jumping, copper mining, many houses in red and white – Falun is the heart of the traditional region of Dalarna in Sweden’s geographical centre. Here you can explore the historical culture and nature of Sweden’s former second-largest city in the footsteps of miners and ski world champions .

7. www.falugruva.se › the-world-heritage-of-falunThe World heritage of Falun - Falu Gruva

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   Since 2001, Falun has been on the UN agency UNESCO's prestigous world heritage list. What does that actually mean? Here we tell you more about the town, the mine and the landscape of the Master Miners which together form the World Heritage of Falun.

8. www.falun.se › varldsarvet-falun › in-englishAbout the World Heritage of Falun - Startsida

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   Oct 11, 2023 · Falun had a strong influence on technical, social and political developments in Sweden and Europe and helped shape today’s Swedish industrial society. The World Heritage of Falun includes the mine, the city and the surrounding freeminer estates.

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   What is the World Heritage Site of Falun?

   • The World Heritage Site of Falun is more than just the mine itself – it also includes the whole of the surrounding countryside, the town with its historic red-painted blocks and the rural mining districts. There’s plenty for all the family to discover here.

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   Is Falun a city?

   • Falun (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈfɑ̂ːlɵn]) is a city and the seat of Falun Municipality in Dalarna County, Sweden, with 37,291 inhabitants in 2010. It is also the capital of Dalarna County. Falun forms, together with Borlänge, a metropolitan area with just over 100,000 inhabitants.

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   What to do in Falun?

   • Explore the world-renowned copper mine, the charming wooden city with its houses painted in Falun red, and the inviting landscape of the free-farming miners. Everything is close-at-hand and just waiting to be experienced. To experience the World Heritage Site, there are many different ways.

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   Why is Falun called Falu?

   • The name of Falun has influenced the names of some Swedish items associated with the town, such as Falu red (a paint color), Falu rågrut (a snack), Falu ättika (a type of vinegar) and Falukorv. [citation needed] The town of Falun is known to have existed in the 14th century as a market place for the surrounding lands.

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   Why is Falu a tourist attraction in Sweden?

   • In the 1700s, Falu Mine was one of the first major tourist attractions in Sweden. In 1850, the world’s first alcohol monopoly, now known as Systembolaget, was started in Falun. The reason behind this was that the many restaurants in the city led to unhealthy drinking. All sales of alcohol are still regulated through Systembolaget in Sweden.

   About the World Heritage of Falun - Startsida

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   Why is Falugatan called Falun?

   • Falugatan is a street in Falun and has since the 15th century functioned as a connection between eastern and western Falun. Thanks to its location by the river, this site became an important commerce site for the city. When Falun, officially became a city, in 1641, it was this street that named the city to Falun.

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