Örebro Municipality
| Seat | Örebro | |
| County | Örebro County | |
| Province | Nericia | |
| Area | 1380 km² (71st of 290) | |
| Population (2003) | 126 940 (7th of 290) | |
| Density | 93/km² | |
Örebro Municipality [œrə'bruː] is a municipality in central Sweden where the City Örebro is the seat of government.
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History
The name Örebro means (gravel) banks bridge, which was what Örebro grew around and was named after. It is situated where the small river Svartån flows into the lake Hjälmaren.
The national diet meeting at Örebro in 1810 elected Bernadotte king of Sweden as Charles XIV.
Although a trade town, Örebro remained small until the second half of the 19th century, when it grew rapidly as a centre of the national shoe manufacturing industry (see: History of Nericia).
Sites of Interest
Örebro Castle originates from the 13th century, when a watchtower was built in the centre of Örebro to guard the bridge over Svartån. The castle was then gradually expanded upon.
Örebro's old town Wadköping is located on the banks of the Svartån. It hosts many 18th and 19th century wooden houses, along with museums and exhibitions.
The water tower of Örebro, nicknamed Svampen (The Mushroom) is a popular destination as an outlook tower. In 1958, a replica of the tower was built in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Notable natives
- Christian Berglund, professional hockey player
- Hjalmar Bergman, author
- Engelbrekt Engelbrektsson, (1390's–1436) rebellious politician
- Ronnie Peterson, racecar driver
- Olaus Petri, (16th century) Principal reformator in Sweden
- Gunnar A. Sjögren, Saab designer
- Jonas Wenström, industrialist
- Millencolin – punk rock band consisting of Erik Ohlsson, Mathias Färm, Nikola Sarcevic, and Fredrik Larzon.
See also
- Örebro County Administrative Board
- List of Örebro Governors
- Örebro Hundred
External links
- Örebro – Official site
Categories: Municipalities of Sweden | Municipalities of Örebro County | Närke