Old Gymnasium

Växjö, Sweden

The Gymnasium (Karolinska gymnasiet) was built between 1696-1715 using stones of Kronoberg Castle ruins. It was a grammar school at which Linnaeus, Per Henrik Ling and Peter Wieselgren were pupils.

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Founded: 1696-1715
Category: Miscellaneous historic sites in Sweden
Historical period: Swedish Empire (Sweden)

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Uwuwewewe Kwazawazawa (2 years ago)
The first day I arrived completely proud of starting at a new school. But it didn't last long because I was shot. It's a war zone. It feels like the only language people speak is Arabic.
SL1 (3 years ago)
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