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9/17/06

Newsweek/MNSCB: The Good Life - Sweden-by Charlie Ferro

Santiago Calatrava's Turning Torso residential building
For the full report in Newsweek/MSNBC.com click on this link

The Good Life-Sweden-by Charlie Ferro

Sweden's third-largest city Isalso its fastest growing urban area, thanks to the Öresund Bridge connecting it to Copenhagen. This once rusty industrial port is vibrant and young.

Sail along the harbor and through canals on the 45-minute "Rundan" boat excursion, which departs from the quay not far from the train station. rundan.se Stroll through the old city (Gamla Staden and its scenic squares. Continue into the wooded park Slottsparken-Kungsparken, home to the old fortress, Malmöhus Castle, surrounded by moats.

See the gentrified Western Harbor Västra Hamnen and the Bo01 "ecological" residential area built in different styles. You can't miss Santiago Calatrava's Turning Torso, a 54-story apartment building that twists 90 degrees from head to toe. It's the second-largest residential building in Europe.

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