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Stockholm at a Glance Hallwylska museet
Thanks to a
Stockholm has around 100 museums covering methodical countess
every conceivable subject, as well as buildings and her impeccable
taste, this lavish
of historic and architectural interest, such as 1890s’ palace has
Stadshuset (City Hall). The museum collections become a
range from the treasures and antiquities of magnificent
Kungliga Slottet (the Royal Palace) to the latest museum with
67,000 exhibits
in contemporary art at Moderna museet and displayed in their
the spectacular Vasa warship at Vasamuseet. original setting.
Open spaces abound, and it is even possible
to swim in the heart of the city.

Vasastaden

City

Stadshuset
This stunning building opened in
1923 is the seat of the capital’s
government and a symbol of
Stockholm. It is also the venue for Kungs-
the annual Nobel Prize festivities. holmen

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Gamla Stan

Kungliga Slottet
In addition to its own
attractions, the Royal Söder-
Palace has four specialist
Swimming in the City museums: the Treasury, malm
In the summer, swimmers bathe in the featuring Erik XIV’s orb
clean, warm water (about 20 °C/68 °F) in (1561), the Royal Armoury,
the city centre. Långholmen (see p108) Gustav III’s Museum of
has sandy beaches and smooth rocks – Antiquities, and the Tre
an ideal setting for a dip. Kronor Museum.
An aerial view of downtown Stockholm

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