Vasagatan is a major street in central

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named after King

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. In its southern end it is connected to the old town

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by the bridge Vasabron, from where it stretches north to the public square Norra Bantorget. It passes in front of the

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and is intercepted by Kungsgatan.

Buildings at Vasagatan

* Central Post Office Building *

Buildings at Vasagatan

See also