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Gamla Stan (Old Town) Tour - Stockholm, Sweden

By Linda Garrison, About.com

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Royal Palace and Obelisk in Gamla Stan - Stockholm, Sweden

Sweden's Royal Palace in Gamla Stan (Old Town) Stockholm

Sweden's Royal Palace in Gamla Stan (Old Town) Stockholm

Photo (c) Linda Garrison
Stockholm's Royal Palace or Kungliga Slottet, is a large, distinctive building on the waterfront of Gamla Stan. The Palace was completed in 1754, and has a wonderful decor. The Royal Palace has several museums worth visiting if you have the time or if the weather is bad. Each has a fee, but you can also purchase a combination ticket.

  • Royal Armory
    This museum is much more than just a collection of weapons. Although it does have a wonderful collection of medieval armor, the Royal Armory also has Swedish royal gowns, carriages, and even baby wear.

  • Apartments of State
    The 608 baroque and rococo rooms of the Royal Palace are almost overwhelming in size and number.

  • Royal Treasury
    For those who love jewels and crowns, this vault is a must-see.

  • Museum of Antiquities (Gustav III's Antik-museum)
    King Gustav III collected a large number of classical Roman statues while traveling in Italy in the late 1700s. The statues are presented as they were originally displayed.

  • Museum of Three Crowns (Museum Tre Kronor)
    A collection of items from pre-1697 fire that destroyed the Tre Kronor palace. The ruins of this palace lie beneath the current Royal Palace.

The Obelisk in front of the Royal Palace dates back to 1788 and was erected in honor of Stockholm's merchant class, who supported the monarchy in a war against Russia. The Obelisk is often used as a good meeting place for tour groups.

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