Karlskrona

Karlskrona is a town in the county of Blekinge in Sweden. It is the seat of Karlskrona Municipality. The city name means Karl's Crown in honour of King Karl XI of Sweden.

The city was founded in 1680, when the Royal Swedish Navy was moved from the Stockholm area to Trossö island.

The Naval Port in the city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Category:Settlements in Blekinge County
Category:Cities in Sweden
Category:World Heritage Sites in Sweden
Category:1680 establishments in Europe
Category:1680s establishments in Sweden