Skänninge
Address:
Skänninge
Mjölby, Sverige,
Category: General
In 1250, the reigning family of Folkung had its main quarters near Skänninge, and the town developed into something of the Götaland capital, and the market place became one of the richest and most attended in the country. However, in the 13th century, the nearby located city of Vadstena surpassed it in interest. Furthermore, Skännige suffered fires in 1477 and 1466.
The annual Skänninge Market with its 1000 year old tradition is still being held in August every year, and visited by around 120,000 people.
