Dalarna represents all that is Swedish par excellence, from the brightly coloured costumes to the spirited dancing and music, always with the backdrop of a magnificent rural landscape. Nowadays, Dalarna's folk traditions draw in many visitors. The villages of old are well preserved. Falun and Leksand present collections of Dalecarlian paintings, famous for their floral motifs. The Dalhalla is a remarkable natural amphitheatre in an ancient limestone quarry.