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STOCKHOLM AT A GLANCE

With a fascinating Viking past and a Gamla Stan (Old Town) the show stopper, as
cosmopolitan present, Stockholm impresses well as plenty of impressive cultural treasures
with its unique island landscape, striking that can be discovered in its fine museums.
architecture, sophisticated cuisine and To make your visit as rewarding as possible
various cultural attractions. the following ten pages give a quick guide
Stockholm is an unbelievably beauti ful to the best museums and palaces, the most
city, surrounded by clear water and unspoilt distinguished architecture and outstanding
countryside that stretches right into the heart modern design. Activities along the city’s
of the urban area. Stockholm’s 750-year history quaysides and waterways are also described.
has produced many beautiful buildings, with Below is a selection of sights that should
the pastel-coloured cobblestone streets of not be missed.

Stockholm’s Top Ten Sights

Skansen
See pp100–101

Stadshuset Nordiska museet
See pp116–17 See pp92–3

Drottningholm
See pp146–9

Historiska museet
See pp106–7 Moderna museet Stockholm’s Archipelago
See pp82–3 See pp152–3

Royal Palace and its
Nationalmuseum Guard Vasamuseet
See pp84–5 See pp50–53 See pp94–6
The magnificent Western Staircase in the Royal Palace

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