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Schwedenplatz

Coordinates: 48°12′41″N 16°22′44″E / 48.21139°N 16.37889°E / 48.21139; 16.37889
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Schwedenplatz

Schwedenplatz (German for Sweden Square) is a square in central Vienna, Austria.[1]

It was previously called Ferdinandplatz, but was renamed after World War I to thank Sweden for sending aid to Austria.

The Schwedenplatz station of the Vienna U-Bahn lines U1 and U4 is located at this square.

On 11.2.2020 There was a Terror attack in Vienna in Schwedenplatz where 4 people died (more info in link)

References

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  1. ^ Dorling Kindersley (9 December 2010). DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Austria. Dorling Kindersley Ltd. p. 60. ISBN 978-1-4053-5199-7. Retrieved 14 March 2012.

48°12′41″N 16°22′44″E / 48.21139°N 16.37889°E / 48.21139; 16.37889