Stockholm is not only the largest city in Sweden, but also its capital. There are many reasons to visit this place. Stockholm, the photo of which promises an unforgettable pastime, will cordially welcome its guests. So, what is interesting in the city?
Gamla Stan - Medieval Atmosphere
Gamla Stan is the historical center of Stockholm, which has preserved the most architectural monuments, thanks to which anyone will plunge into the atmosphere of the Middle Ages. Here you will see the Royal Palace - the official residence of the king, consisting of 608 rooms. It is decorated with Baroque paintings, chic tapestries and antique porcelain. The process of changing the guard will not leave you indifferent. There are also numerous museums in the Palace: the Armory, the Treasury, the Three Crowns Museum, and the Museum of Antiquity. Stockholm, whose photo is located in the article, provides an opportunity for everyone to visit St. Nicholas Cathedral. This is a unique ancient church with baroque forms and unplastered red bricks characteristic of the interior.
Museums in Stockholm
There are simply a huge number of them, each of them will give a lot of impressions. Let us dwell on some in more detail.
- Skansen Museum. The world's first museum, created directly in the open air, a kind of living history of Sweden. It contains buildings and houses from various parts of the country. If you want to take a walk through space and time, be sure to visit this place.
- Ship Museum "Vasa". This is the Swedish Titanic, the only ship of the 17th century that has been preserved remarkably to this day. It was built when King Gustav Adolf ruled, launched in 1628, but the ship immediately went to the bottom. And only in 1961 the ship was raised to the surface. A ship with more than 700 carved sculptures is worth your attention.
- Museum "Aquarium". Stockholm, whose photo is decorated with many tourist brochures, also boasts a museum in which the inhabitants of the seven seas, as well as Scandinavian lakes, tropical selva live. Here you will observe the life of sharks, learn a lot of interesting things about clown fish, walk across the bridge over piranha-infested water, etc.
- Tom Titus Experiment Museum. This is a fictional hero of comics that are dedicated to all kinds of experiments. The museum includes all these experiments, supplements them with demonstrations of the laws of physics, technological gadgets. Especially this place will appeal to children.
Millesgarden - Stockholm Heritage
Are you attracted and attracted by Sweden? Stockholm, like other cities in the country, deserves the attention of all tourists. For example, there is a museum complex located in the open. Millesgarden was created by the famous sculptor Karl Milles in the early twentieth century. This is a picturesque park with original statues of a talented master installed in it. There is a small chapel on the territory where the sculptor and his wife are buried. And the former estate includes a souvenir shop and an art museum. The building has an original interior, exhibitions, large-scale events, etc. are held here.
Drottningholm Palace and other attractions
Stockholm, whose photo is simply falling in love with this city, offers tourists the residence of the Swedish monarchs, which is a palace and park ensemble. The main baroque palace was erected in the 17th century. Another significant building on the territory is the former court theater, which today is turned into a real opera stage.
What else to see in this city? You should definitely visit the Stockholm City Hall, Ulriksdal Palace, Wadsten Abbey, and many museums. You will plunge into history, which you will never regret!