If your destination is Stockholm, be sure to learn a little about the most beautiful city in Scandinavia and flip through the pages of its rich history. Arriving in the city, it is simply impossible to remain indifferent to its fabulous beauty: picturesque landscapes, colorful houses, full-flowing canals, unique historical and cultural sights of the capital of Sweden delight and amaze tourists. In order not to wander aimlessly through the streets in search of something interesting, let's take a look at some noteworthy sights of Stockholm, which will not be difficult to see in one day.
Royal Palace
The main representation of the Swedish monarch and one of the significant tourist attractions in Stockholm with a guard of honor, changing daily at noon - the Royal Palace. Located on the island of Stadsholmen, in the historical part of the city.
Each of the palace facades is made with a certainmeaning: the western side is the personification of the king, the eastern side is Her Majesty, the northern side is the statehood of Sweden, and the southern side covers the celebration hall and the chapel. In addition to the royal suites, the massive building houses:
- Arsenal with armory, armor, uniform, formal and casual wear.
- Treasury with royal regalia and jewels.
- Treasury.
- Big library.
- Three Crowns Museum and Gustav III Museum of Antiquities.
In total, there are about 600 palace chambers that amaze with the richness of their decoration. An interesting feature: every year the reigning monarch opens a new peace for excursions.
The doors of the palace are open for tourists almost all the time, except for the days when the royal family holds official events or meets important representatives of other states.
The history of the castle goes back to the Middle Ages: first, a defensive fortress was erected on the site of the current palace, to which a Renaissance-style dwelling was later attached, where the royal couple moved. In the 17th century, after a devastating fire, a baroque castle appeared on the site of the ashes. The construction lasted almost 60 years, until the palace acquired the look that we have the opportunity to admire today.
Stockholm City Hall
City Hall (Stadshuset) - the personification of beauty and romance, a landmark symbol of Stockholm. It was built in the period 1911-1923. Three crowns, symbolizing the countries of Scandinavia: Sweden, Norway and Denmark, adorn the sparkling gold tower of the town hall. The building houses the municipality, state rooms and a museum. Only two halls are open for tourists: the luxurious Golden, whose walls are decorated with mosaics of millions of pieces of sm alt, and the Blue, where Nobel laureates are honored annually by arranging a ball and a banquet.
As part of an excursion group, you can climb to the top of the 106-meter landmark of Stockholm and admire the amazing, enchanting view of the Old Town from its observation deck.
Old City
Sights of old Stockholm can be seen, of course, in its historic center Gamla Stan, located on the main island of Stadsholmen. The Old Town is Stockholm's main open-air museum, the heart of which is the large, picturesque Stortorget square. Its medieval architecture, Gothic-style houses, cobbled streets and amazing monuments lure tourists.
The most famous sights of Gamla Stan:
- Luxurious Royal Palace.
- Noble Assembly.
- St. Nicholas Church and Riddarholmskaya Church - the tomb of the Swedish kings.
- Stockholm Cathedral.
- The oldest restaurant in 1722 with the same interior, listed in the Guinness Book of Records, and many other equally significant exhibits.
Morten Trotzig Lane
There is a small street in the Old Town,attracting tourists with its architectural features that distinguish it from others - Morten Trotzig Lane (Mårten Trotzigs gränd). It is named after a we althy merchant who bought apartments here and opened the first trading shop. The secret of the success of the staircase lane lies in its width - only 90 cm, which makes it the narrowest street in Gamla Stan and incredibly attractive for both city guests and local residents. The street looks very unusual and fabulous in the morning, when the sun rises and its golden rays touch the steps and paving stones, or in the evening, when the lanterns are lit and the narrow space is filled with warm light.
Östermalm
Leaving the Old City, you find yourself in the epicenter of pomposity, sophistication and expensive chic. This is the elite district of Östermalm with chic houses, designer boutiques and expensive restaurants. Its name has long been synonymous with respectability and success. To live in Ostermalm means not to have material problems. The main street of the district - Birger - is of incredible length, stretches through the entire district and will lead to the building of the Royal Dramatic Theatre. In between sightseeing, you can simply wander around, basking in the luxury of the quarter, or arrange for yourself a grand shopping.
Swedish Parliament
The beautiful facades of the Riksdag, located on one of the small islands, majestically rise above the waters of the bay. An imposing architectural masterpiece built in 1905year, - The Parliament of Sweden is one of the main attractions of Stockholm. What you simply must see is the exposition of art paintings and sculptures in the old part of the Riksdag.
A curious fact that the entrance to the building is open to everyone, and you can even attend parliamentary sessions.
Globe Arena
Not so long ago, just a couple of years ago, an original spherical landmark of Stockholm was built - the Ericsson Globe sports arena. This is the largest construction in the world in the form of a ball, symbolizing the sun as the center of the solar system - an element of the Sweden Solar System project. The idea of the project is that spherical objects representing the planets have been erected on the territory of Sweden.
The main purpose of the "Globe" is to hold various sports championships, concerts of world stars and other festive events. It was here that the popular Eurovision Song Contest was held in 2002, in which Russia took a worthy 2nd place.
Those who do not suffer from acrophobia have a great opportunity to see the panorama of the city at a glance. Two transparent ball-booths, moving along the outer side of the sphere, raise tourists to the top of the "Globe", to a height of 130 meters. Since the SkyView attraction is a very popular attraction in Stockholm both in winter and summer, it is advisable to book tickets in advance.
Stockholm Metro
If you are in the city for a short time and plan tosee the main sights of Stockholm in 1 day, do not write off the city subway - a real art gallery with a length of 110 km. The metro includes 100 stations, some of which are ground, and three route lines: red, green and blue. It is the latter that is of the greatest interest to tourists, since each station is decorated in an original, unique style by designers and artists whose flight of fancy can only be envied.
- Kungstradgarden ("Royal Garden") is presented in the form of a mountain troll cave.
- Nackrosen looks like a small pond with stone banks and water lilies.
- Hallonbergen is painted with children's illustrations.
- Tekniska hogskolan - "scientific" station: geometric shapes are closely intertwined with space patterns.
- T-centralen is the central station connecting all three lines.
Here you can see paintings, wall bas-reliefs, stained-glass windows and mosaics, antique sculptures, streams, fountains and unusual design installations. All stations are completely different, but each can rightfully be considered a work of art. Well, where else can you book a guided tour for a trip to the subway?! And although public transport in Sweden is not exactly cheap, the beauties of the subway are definitely worth it.
Skansen Ethnic Museum
In order not to waste your free time, take a chance to take a walk in the Skansen Museum-Park (Skansen) - the object of the venerableage, and look at Sweden in miniature. The favorable location of Skansen (on a hill) makes it possible to admire not only museum exhibits, but also a strikingly beautiful view of the architectural sights of Stockholm. The photo below is a vivid example of the picturesque panorama of the city.
On the territory of the Museum of Swedish Culture are collected estates, houses and estates of the XVIII-XIX centuries, more than 160 buildings from different parts of the country. A church, a smithy, a mill, craft workshops where glassblowers, blacksmiths, potters and bakers work, actors in national costumes recreate the atmosphere of life of the corresponding era.
Seglura Church - an 18th-century building - is wildly popular with lovers, it is chosen for the wedding ceremony. Connoisseurs of folk tales and rituals do not miss the opportunity to visit Skansen on the days of big holidays to take part in solemn festivities.
A small zoo located on the territory of Skansen will be a pleasant bonus, where both representatives of the region's wildlife and domestic animal breeds are kept. Some species of which move freely around the territory, which indescribably delight both young and adult visitors.
Fairytale Museum Junibacken
Undoubtedly, the place that deserves special attention is the Unibakken Museum. This landmark of Stockholm in 1 visit will refresh childhood memories and take Astrid Lindgren, who was directly involved in the magical world of adventure, into the magical world of adventure.in its creation. Characters from children's fairy tales by Swedish writers come to life here: Pippi Longstocking, The Kid and Carlson, the Moomins and other heroes loved from an early age. A special train will take you on a journey through illustrations from children's books, and performances and various entertainment programs will not let you get bored for a minute.
Reviews of tourists
Majestic city of attractions - Stockholm - colorful, cozy and friendly. It is these reviews that can be heard not only from tourists: local residents do not cease to admire the seemingly long-familiar, fabulous beauty of their city, especially its historical part. Medieval narrow streets, ancient houses, royal residence, monumental architecture - only after seeing all this with your own eyes, you can truly feel the spirit of Scandinavia. When you visit the capital of Sweden, you will be so fascinated by this city that you will definitely want to return here again.
