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History Örebro grew around and was named for a bridge (Swedish "bro") over the river Svartån[?] near gravel banks ("örarna").
Although a trade town, the Örebro remained small until the second half of the 19th century, when it grew rapidly as a centre of the national shoe making industry. As of 2001, it is the 7th largest Swedish municipality.
Attractions Örebro Castle[?] originates from the 13th century, when a watchtower was built to guard the bridge over the Svartån. The castle was later generally expanded. It is located in the centre of Örebro.
Örebro's old town Wadköping[?] is located on the banks of the Svartån. Consisting of 18th and 19th century wooden houses, Wadköping has several museums and exhibitions.
The water tower of Örebro, nicknamed Svampen ("mushroom") is a popular destination as a view tower. A copy of this tower, built in 1958, is located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Municipalities of Örebro[?]:
Askersund | Degerfors | Hallsberg | Hällefors | Karlskoga | Kumla
Laxå | Lekeberg | Lindesberg | Ljusnarsberg | Nora | Örebro
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