Abandoned village

Kaknäs

Sweden Stockholm monument in Fornminnesregistret

About

Kaknäs is a former village in medieval times located in Stockholm, Sweden, as part of the Ladugårdsgärdet area. It is the site of several archeological finds and has given its name to Kaknästornet. During the 1912 Summer Olympics, it hosted several shooting events. The shooting part of the modern pentathlon competition also took place here.

Details

Type: Abandoned village
Country: Sweden
Located in: Stockholm
Heritage: monument in Fornminnesregistret
Coordinates: 59.33583, 18.14278
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Kaknästornet

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