"Göteborg: Sveriges "baksida" (j/k)" Göteborg by marielexoteria

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I was here for the Madonna concert!

Madonna performed 2 concerts in Aug 2008 and I went to the first one, which in reality is the extra concert. It was held in Ullevi arena and it was completely sold out.

Paul Oakenfold opened for her and did mixes for about 50 minutes, before the Queen of Pop started her almost 2-hour long performance.

Now, what's that about "Sveriges baksida"?

Poseidon, in front of Stadsteatern

The title of the page means "Gothemburg: the back side of Sweden" and that's a inside joke among Swedes, where those from Stockholm think that the east coast is Sweden's "front side" while those from Gothemburg say that the west coast is the front side because the biggest harbor in Sweden is located there and most of the goods arrive to the country that way.

My opinion: I live in the East coast so of course I live on the front side :P

Last visit to Göteborg: Aug 2009
Intro Updated Aug 9, 2009
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Redang Apr 11, 2010 at 10:31 AM

Good travelogue (and tips)
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HORSCHECK Nov 16, 2009 at 2:07 PM

Mariel, fantastic updates to your brilliant little Göteborg page since my last visit in June.
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hej-ansson Jul 5, 2009 at 2:11 PM

Lovely and wonderful page on Göteborg and your beautiful photographs. Well done. HEJ :-)
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Lacristina Apr 30, 2008 at 1:29 PM

My best friend lives in Goteborg! But I've been too lazy to put up any tips. :o(