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Gustav III’s State Bedchamber VISITORS’ CHECKLIST
Sergel’s bust of Gustav III (1779)
stands in the room where the king Practical Information
died after being shot at the Opera Gamla Stan.
House. The decor by J E Rehn dates Map 4 B2.
from the 1770s. Tel 08-402 61 30.
∑ kungahuset.se
The Royal Apartments, The
Treasury, Gustav III’s Museum of
Antiquities, Tre Kronor Museum:
. Karl XI’s Gallery Open May–Sep: 10am–5pm daily
One of the most (Jul & Aug: from 9am); Oct–Apr:
magnificent rooms 10am–4pm Tue–Sun. Closed
in the palace, this during official functions of the
fine example of Court. 8 tours in English at 1 &
Swedish Late 2pm. & ^ 7 =
Baroque is used for The Royal Chapel: Open Jun–Aug:
banquets hosted by noon–4pm Wed & Fri. 5 Mass
the king and queen. 11am Sun (year round). ^ 7
In the cabinet is this Travel information
priceless salt-cellar  Gamla Stan, Kungsträdgården.
dating from 1627–8.
@ 2, 43, 55, 71, 76.

Gustav III’s Museum
of Antiquities
The museum’s
collection includes
antique statues
brought home by
Gustav III from his
journey to Rome.

A Royal Workplace
The king and queen have their offices at the palace,
where they hold audiences with visiting dignitaries
and host official ceremonies. They travel around the
country attending special events, official openings
and anniversaries, and
they make regular
State visits abroad. The
king is well known for
his interest in the
environment while
the queen is heavily
involved with her work
for children, especially King Carl XVI Gustav
the disabled. and Queen Silvia

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