Page 52 - (DK Eyewitness) Travel Guide - Stockholm

50  ST OCKHOLM AREA B Y AREA

1 Kungliga Slottet (Royal Palace)

Defensive installations or castles have stood on the island
of Stadsholmen ever since the 11th century. The Tre Kronor
(Three Crowns) fortress was completed in the mid-13th
century, but during the following century it became a
royal residence. The Vasa kings turned the fortress into a
Renaissance palace, but this burned to the ground in 1697.
In its place the architect Nicodemus Tessin the Younger
created a new palace in Roman style with an Italianate exterior . Changing of the Guard
and a French interior toned down by Swedish influences. Stockholm’s most popular tourist
The palace’s 608 rooms were decorated by Europe’s foremost event is the daily changing of the
artists and craftsmen. King Adolf Fredrik was the first king to guard, which takes place at
midday in the Outer Courtyard.
move into the palace, in 1754. It is no longer the king’s private
residence, but remains one of the city’s leading sights.
Entrance to the
The Western State Apartments
Staircase
Tessin was
especially proud of
the two stair cases,
made from Swedish
marble and
porphyry. On the
western staircase
stands a bust of the
gifted architect.

. The Hall of State
This opulent hall has an
atmosphere of ceremonial
splendour and forms an
ideal setting for Queen
Kristina’s silver throne,
probably the palace’s Entrance to the
most famous treasure. Treasury and
Royal Chapel

KEY
1 The Guest Apartments
2 The Bernadotte Apartments
are situated on the floor below
Karl XI’s Gallery.
3 Tre Kronor Museum entrance
from Lejonbacken.
4 Carl Hårleman played an
important role in the design of the The Royal Chapel
palace. His bust adorns this niche. This delightful little
church has a rich
5 Logården is the terrace between
the palace’s east wings. interior decorated by
many different artists.
6 Livrustkammaren (see p54). The pulpit is the work
of J P Bouchardon.

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