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Gamla Stan 
Stora Nygatan S - 111 30 Stockholm
Architecture, castles and historic districts
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The old town comprises Stadsholmenl , the original site of Stockholm, Riddarholmen with its palaces and public buildings, Helgeandsholmen where the parliament is situated, and Strömsborg (uninhabitated as late as the 18C). A pedestrian paradis..
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The Wasa Museum
Galärvarvet 14 S - 102 52 Stockholm
Museums and art
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10th Aug. 1628: Gustav II Adolph, the "Lion of the North", launches his fleet ship the Wasa , to conquer the Baltic right up to the Polish coast. Twenty minutes later, the ship sinks, and all is lost. Did it sink because it was overloaded ..
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Skansen Open Air Museum
Djurgårdsslätten 49-51 S - 115 93 Stockholm
Museums and art
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Founded in 1891 by Artur Hazelius (1833-1901), this is the world’s oldest open-air museum and is often described as “Sweden in a nutshell”. The different areas are located around the site in accordance with their actual geographic situation. The cult..
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Apartments
S - 178 02 Lovö
Architecture, castles and historic districts
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Baroque decoration is predominant througout these apartments, in spite of the changes made since. The rich stucco decoration of the majestic staircase is the work of Italian master Giovanni Carove. Other renowned artists have also left their mark: ..
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Museum of medieval Stockholm 
Strömparterren. Norrbro S - 100 12 Stockholm
Museums and art
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When an underground car park was being built, the excavations revealed the base of a wall built in en 1530 by Gustav Hasa, as well as older remains. So the Museum of medieval Stockholm was installed on the site. It traces the history of the city ba..
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Royal Palace
Djurgården S - 111 30 Stockholm
Architecture, castles and historic districts
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This imposing palace grew up around a keep built around 1200; at least 200 people work in this veritable rabbit warren of 608 rooms. The king and queen run their offices from here and the palace is used for official functions, but visitors are able t..
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National Museum
S. Blasieholmshamnen S - 103 24 Stockholm
Museums and art
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Sweden’s foremost fine art museum has since 1866 been sited in this Italian Renaissance-style building. Its important artworks cover the period from the early Renaissance to the 20C. It includes the finest collection anywhere of Swedish paintings , ..
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The Great Church
Stortorget 1 S - 103 13 Stockholm
Religious buildings
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Royal marriages and coronations are celebrated in this late Gothic building, enlarged in the 15 C and transformed in the 18 C, when a lantern tower (1740) and new baroque façade were added, to blend in with the Royal Palace. It was the only parish ch..
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Modern Art Museum
Skeppsholmen S - 103 27 Stockholm
Museums and art
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The Spanish architect José Rafael Moneo designed the building that houses the two museums of Modern Art and Architecture . Although most of the square or rectangular rooms are underground, they are literally flooded with light, which comes in thro..
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City Hall
Hantverkargatan 1 S - 105 35 Stockholm
Architecture, castles and historic districts
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On Kungsholmen, where the Burnhusviken enter lake Mälar, City Hall spreads its red brick façades, topped by a square tower (106 m). The lantern on the summit bears the Three Gold Crowns, the symbol of Sweden. From the terrace, visitors enjoy the unfo..
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National Ancient History Museum
Narvavägen 13-17 S - 114 84 Stockholm
Museums and art
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This museum has one of Europe’s finest collections of gold objects (over 3 000 items dating from 2000 BC to around 1520) on show in the Gold Room . Artefacts also from the Stone, Bronze, Iron and Middle Ages (the latter including pieces from various..
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Skinnarvik Heights
Gamla Lundagatan S - 117 28 Stockholm
Architecture, castles and historic districts
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To get to the Heights, you go through the 18 C tanners district, whose low houses can still be seen. After Gamla Lundagatan, a path leads to the highest point in Stockholm (53 m above sea level) offering a great panorama of the city. The big red bu..
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Strandvägen
Strandvägen S - Stockholm
Architecture, castles and historic districts
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The very eclectic palaces and mansions on this fashionable Stockholm esplanade were built in the late 19C. They were designed for the wealthy industrialists, wood barons and press magnates who had made their fortunes thanks to the recent industrialis..
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Nordic Museum
Djurgårdsvägen 6-16 S - 115 93 Stockholm
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This magnificent replica of a Renaissance palace built in 1907 houses the largest Scandinavian cultural history museum, founded by Artur Hazelius. The collections cover all the Nordic countries and represent everyday life and work from 1520 to the mo..
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Djurgården
Prins Eugens väg S - 103 24 Stockholm
Architecture, castles and historic districts
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An ancient royal hunting ground, Djurgården is a 4km by 1km island, separated from the rest of the city by the bay and Djurgårdsbrunn canal. It has for centuries been a place of recreation. Its western end (nearest the city) has well-kept gardens, re..
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Prins Eugen Waldemarsudde
Prins Eugens väg 6 S - 103 24 Stockholm
Museums and art
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Fourth son of King Oscar II, Prince Eugen (1865-1947) settled here on Djurgården in 1905. Beautifully situated on the canal that links Stockholm to the sea, its interesting collections make a visit particularly rewarding. The works of the prince and ..
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Millesgården
Herserudsvägen 32 S - 181 34 Lidingö
Museums and art
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This open-air museum perched on sheer cliffs was the residence of sculptor Carl Milles (1875-1955). The sculptures , most of which are copies of original works exhibited elsewhere create a harmonious whole with the Italian-style terraces , fount..
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Thiel Gallery
Sjötullsbacken 6-8 S - 115 25 Stockholm
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A house with paintings covering all the walls: this is how Ernest Thiel dreamt of his house. Spurned by high society, this rich banker had this Art Nouveau residence built on the heights of Djurgården, to house his collection of works of art that he ..
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Palace Gardens
Drottningholm Slott S - 178 02 Lovö
Nature and gardens
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In 1681, Tessin the Younger began laying out Baroque gardens bordered by lime trees. Lawns bordered by box hedges have replaced the parterre next to the palace. The bronze pieces in the garden, including the Hercules Fountain by Adrian de Vries, ar..
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Royal Theatre
S - Lovö
Architecture, castles and historic districts
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Pure lines, harmonious proportions and delicate blue and white decor make this Baroque theatre a decorative masterpiece. You will admire the complex wooden mechanism designed by Donato Stopani. In 1791, the architect and landscape designer Louis-Jean..
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