Sweden is not just around the corner, but the truth is that if you go to the Nordic country for a business or pleasure trip, one of the places you should visit is the metro. There is nothing particularly striking about the underground routes of the Stockholm public transportso it is necessary to be very attentive to the small details.
And the ventilation ducts found throughout the area contain circular-shaped holes that no one pays attention to, but the truth is that a handful of them have a different shape. Specifically, Pac-Man and the famous ghosts of the iconic title, which They are hidden among the tide of repeated figures
Not only them, but you can find crowns, tree leaves, water drops, stars, hearts and even the typical Play, Pause and Stop buttons. The first are about a direct nod to the country’s currency and coat of armswhile the latter are linked to the fact that the city of Stockholm is also known as The Leaf.
On the other hand, the drops were added to refer to the lakes and rivers that Sweden has and the stars could be a representation of the North Star that points towards the north. Hearts point towards the song”Stockholm in my heart” by Lasse Berghagen that became very popular in the city since 1992 and acts as a kind of anthem. Finally, the seventh curiosity connects with the strong music industry that Sweden has.
So, a total of seven easter eggs are present on the Stockholm Metro Red Line, but there is one more surprise for those who visit Thorildsplan. The station is located on the surface and was decorated with pixel art from video games by Lars Arrhenius in 2008. It took inspiration from the area around it and reminded it of the virtual levels of any title.
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