Falbygden Museum

Peter Hunt (2 years ago)
Great small museum focused on the rich local history dating back to setlers after the last ice age, well made exhibts and information in multiple languages. There is a area for smaller children to play and learn. Also it's free !

Bart Waterschoot (2 years ago)
Free museum on the archeological finds in the area. Very friendly staff. Nice to spend a few minutes, not worth a large detour though

ST (3 years ago)
A pleasant experience overall.

Mike Heath (4 years ago)
Better than I expected. From dinosaurs to the modern day. Free entry. Free quiz. Books for sale.

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Temple of Edfu

The Temple of Edfu is one of the best preserved ancient shrines in Egypt. It was built in the Ptolemaic Kingdom between 237 and 57 BC.

Edfu was one of several temples built during the Ptolemaic Kingdom, including the Dendera Temple complex, Esna, the Temple of Kom Ombo, and Philae. Its size reflects the relative prosperity of the time. The present temple initially consisted of a pillared hall, two transverse halls, and a barque sanctuary surrounded by chapels. The building was started during the reign of Ptolemy III Euergetes and completed in 57 BC under Ptolemy XII Auletes. It was built on the site of an earlier, smaller temple also dedicated to Horus, although the previous structure was oriented east–west rather than north–south as in the present site.