Ropewalk (Karlskrona)
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For other uses, see Ropewalk (disambiguation).
The Ropewalk (Swedish: Repslagarbanan) is a building on the island of Lindholmen in southeastern Sweden. It is located within the naval base in Karlskrona. Dating from 1692, the rope factory terminated production in 1960 but in 2006, after renovation, it was opened to the public with exhibitions and demonstrations of ropemaking. With a length of some 300 metres (980 ft), the Ropewalk is Sweden's longest wooden building.
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Ropewalk | |
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Repslagarbanan | |
General information | |
Type | Ropewalk |
Location | Lindholmen Island, Karlskrona naval base |
Town or city | Karlskrona |
Country | Sweden |
Coordinates | 56.1513°N 15.5847°E / 56.1513; 15.5847 |
Construction started | 1692 |
Completed | 1693 |
Renovated | 2006 |
Dimensions | |
Diameter | (length 300 m (980 ft)) |
Technical details | |
Structural system | Wood, brick, and granite |
Floor count | Two-story |
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