Frescati is a park-like area on the northern outskirts of

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, Sweden. It is situated in an area on

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. Frescati is part of the Royal National City Park (''Kungliga nationalstadsparken'').

History

The name originated with Villa Frescati which was designed in 1791–1792 by the architect

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(ca 1743–1804) for courtier and diplomat

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(1757–1814). The villa is named after the Italian city of

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, visited by King

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during his Italian journey. During the 19th century the name began to be used for a larger area in the vicinity of the house, and the Royal Swedish Academy for Agriculture established its Experimental Field there. It was followed by a number of other scientific and academic institutions, including the

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, the

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, the Bergian Garden, a

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, and eventually

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. Frescati (including the campus area) is today a part of the

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Public transport

In the middle of the area the

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station Universitetet (''The University'') and the equally named railway station are located. The railway station is situated at the

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. In 2010, the present railway station replaced two earlier stations, ''Universitetet'' (situated somewhat further south) and ''Frescati'' (usually spelled ''Freskati''; situated somewhat further north).

Gallery

Station Frescati.JPG, Frescati railway stop, while it was still in service Frescati villa 2010b.jpg, Villa Frescati. 2010

References

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