Marstrand
Locality in Bohuslän, Sweden / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Marstrand (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈmâʂːtrand])[2] is a seaside locality situated in Kungälv Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden. It had 1,320 inhabitants in 2010.[1] The town got its name from its location on the island of Marstrand. Despite its small population, for historical reasons Marstrand is often referred to as a city.
Marstrand | |
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Coordinates: 57°53′N 11°35′E | |
Country | Sweden |
Province | Bohuslän |
County | Västra Götaland County |
Municipality | Kungälv Municipality |
Area | |
• Total | 0.88 km2 (0.34 sq mi) |
Population (31 December 2010)[1] | |
• Total | 1,319 |
• Density | 1,507/km2 (3,900/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
The city had free port status, which was declared by King Gustav III,[3] from 1775 to 1794.[4] Religious liberty established by the same sovereign allowed the first Swedish congregation of Jews to be established there in 1775[5] and Scandinavia's first synagogue to be set up in the fortress in 1780. Making it a notable site to the history of the Jews in Sweden.
Following the abolishment of the free port status and the decline of herring fishing, Marstrand established itself as a seaside resort in the 19th century.[6]
Important annual sporting events held in Marstrand include the Stena Match Cup Sweden and Marstrand Regatta. Marstrand is known as a playground for celebrities and wealthy Swedish residents alike, who come in the summer for the sea, shopping and the nightlife.[7]