Sights of Sweden

SIGHTSEEING Stockholm lies on 14 islands on the shores of Lake Mälaren and the Norstrom Strait, and is considered one of the most beautiful capitals in the world. The first mention of Stockholm dates back to 1252, and from the 13th century the city was the permanent residence of the Swedish kings and the capital of the vast territory of Sweden at that time. The old part of the city – Gamla Stan, is entirely located on the island of Stadsholmen and is closed to vehicles. Here is the famous Royal Palace (1754) with the royal chapel and the Antique Museum of Gustav III, as well as the Palace Church, St. Nicholas Cathedral (XIII-XV centuries, the place of coronation of the Swedish monarchs), the Armory, the Royal Mint, the Treasury, Ukensherna Palace (now the Ministry of Education is here), the Tessinsky Palace (Slottsbakken) and the Stockholm Stock Exchange on the Square. There are several unique palaces located at the rear of the Reddishman (“The Royal Isle”) – The Palace of the Wrangel (now here is the Swedish aperture), The Palace of the Second Quintessentially The Riddarholme Church (XIII-XV centuries), the burial place of Swedish kings and aristocrats, and since 1807, a magnificent museum are also interesting. Continue reading →