Stockholm places
Skansen Museum is an open air museum, situated
within a close proximity to Old Town Stockholm. More then 150 dwellings
were relocated from all over Sweden to Skansen where they are scattered
over 30 hectares (75 acres). The majority of which are from the
18th and 19th centuries. Each dwelling contains various exhibits.
Windmills, a manor house, and a complete town quarter are amongst
those on display. An additional advantage is that Swedish craft
making such as glass blowing and weaving are also demonstrated.
Popular activities as folk dancing and live concerts make evenings
in Skansen lively. Many international stars play there during the
summer and in case you get hungry you will have no problem finding
something tasty to eat. There are dozens of vendor shops.
Kungliga Slottet or the Swedish Royal Palace is
amongst Stockholm's premier tourist destinations and also the world's
largest original royal palace. The palace was constructed on the
site of the old palace that burned down in 1697. Portions of the
old palace that remained in tack were used in the construction.
Fortunately, the Royal Palace is usually open to the public showing
off its lavish baroque interior. The changing of the guard occurs
daily at 12:05 PM and draws a large crowd and in the summer months
the changing of the guard is accompanied by a parade. Unlike Buckingham
Palace, visitors are not constrained by a gate. Therefore, you'll
get a much better view of the event.
Vasa Ship Museum is the world's oldest ship. In
1628, the Royal Warship Vasa sank to the bottom of the Stockholm
harbor where it remained undisturbed for hundreds of years. In 1961,
the ship was excavated from its resting spot. The Vasa was removed
from the harbor in astonishing condition. Much of the vessel remained
in tack including several hundred decorative sculptures in addition
to many other items of archaeological interest. Presently it resides
in a museum built especially for that purpose. Parts of the Vasa
have been restored so that you can get a true feel for how life
was on the ship. A tour is offered that provides some interesting
facts about the ship's history.
Stadshuset, or Stockholm's City Hall is amongst
the finest examples of modern architecture in the world and regarded
as one of city's top icons It is located on the island of Kungsholmen
just south of Central Station and its construction completed in
1923. City Hall tours are offered daily at various time. Tours cover
the two main courts, the council chamber, and the Blue Hall where
the Noble Prize banquet is held. Tours typically last a couple hours.
Drottningholm Palace is home of the Swedish royal
family. It was built in 1662, after the first palace on this site
burned down to the ground. In 1991 Drottningholm became the first
Swedish item to be included in UNESCO's World Heritage List. The
motivation was that the environment of Drottningholm Palace - the
palace, theatre, Chinese Pavillion and parks - is the best example
of an 18th century royal palace in Sweden and is also representative
for European architecture for that period. The nicest way to go
to Drottningholm is to take a boat at Stadshusbron (by the side
of the City Hall (Stadshuset). The trip takes around 1 hour.
Millesgarden consists of nicely arranged stage
design of terraces, fountains, stairways, sculptures and columns,
coupled with a diversity of vegetation and an immense vista across
the waters of Vaertan from the rocky heights of Herserud. This unique
setting, one of Sweden's foremost tourist attractions, welcomes
thousands of visitors every year. It is open all the year round
and the intention is for the museum, aided by exhibitions and activities
of various kinds, to continue in the visionary spirit of Carl Milles
himself.
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