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The Woodland Cemetery
Skogskyrkogarden is one of the three UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Stockholm. Asplund and Lewerentz built the cemetery. The forest cemetery is an architectural masterpiece, using the natural landscape and the trees around it to create a beautiful setting.
It was built between 1917-1920. The cemetery actually came up as a result of a competition, in which the model submitted by the two young artists was selected. Built in a forest, surrounded by pine trees, the cemetery is famous for the use of functional architecture, as well as merging it with the Nordic style. The sculptures, the pond, the buildings, and the entire landscape, were carefully chosen and designed by the architects to guarantee perfection. You can find out all about the architects, and the details of the cemetery through tours and exhibitions.
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Stockholm City Hall
The City Hall is one of Stockholm's most iconic buildings, built in the national romantic style through the eyes of architect Ragnar Éstberg. It is the office of Stockholm's municipal council, and also hosts the Nobel prize banquet every year. It is Located in Kungsholmen island.
The Stockholm City Hall is a very popular tourist attraction. It's 106 metre tall tower, topped with the 3 crowns, forms an iconic part of the cityscape. The architecture of this structure makes it truly mesmerising, taking 12 years to build between 1911 and 1923. The building's layout is mainly around two open spaces, the Borgargarden on the east and the Blue hall on the west. The decorations and the details that have gone into the completion of the entire city hall complex make this structure worthy of a visit. Guided tours of the city hall are available throughout the year.
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Stockholm's Royal Palace
The Royal Palace of Stockholm is one of Europe's largest palaces, with over 600 rooms, and serves as the official residence of the King of Sweden. It is located in Gamla Stan, and the soldiers' parade and changing of the guard should not be missed on your visit here.
One of the many buildings in Stockholm that were made in the baroque style, the Royal palace dates back to the mid 18th century. It is open to the public and has inside it a total of 5 museums, such as that of the Royal Armoury, displaying the royal costumes and armour of times that have gone by. Other attractions on offer in the Palace are the reception rooms, still holding their 19th century essence. The soldiers' parade and changing of guard is something that should not be missed on your visit here. Of course, all this is possible in a Palace because this is only the official residence of the Monarch. His actual residence is in Drottningholm Palace.
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Stockholm Cathedral
The Storkrykan is the oldest church in the Gamla Stan. It is situated right next to the Royal Palace and its interiors are a sight to behold. With an architectural style to soothe your eyes, the church is the focal point of all cultural and religious activities in Sweden.
Built in 1279, the architectural works inside this Cathedral are a treat to the eye. The colossal pulpit took 4 years to build, and was completed in 1702. The French baroque style is quite pronounced, and it became the inspiration for many other big pulpits in Swedish churches. The 'Silver Altar', made out of wood and ebony and adorned with silver statues, depicts various parts of the bible, starting with the last supper at the bottom and ending with the Risen Christ at the top. The Skorkyrkan is home to some of the most unique pieces of art anywhere across Europe. The most famous of these is the 'Saint George and the Dragon', from 1489. The statue also contains within it relics of the saint. The cathedral also houses a copy of the V_dersolstavlan, the oldest known painting of Stockholm, and also Lena Lervik's recent and famous sculpture, "Joseph and Mary". Today the cathedral is a Lutheran Church, and still hosts services.
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Vasa Museum
The Vasa museum is located on Djurgarden island and is believed to be the busiest museum in Scandinavia. It is home to the only 17th century that has ever been recovered after sinking, preserved in the condition it was found in. The Vasa warship sank in 1628 on its maiden voyage.
Opened in 1990, Vasa museum gave abode to the 64 gunship, which sank just 20 minutes into it's maiden voyage, was salvaged 333 years later in 1961. After an architect's competition in 1981, it was put on display for the world to make for one of the most majestic museums you will ever visit. There are 10 exhibitions on various parts of the ship, explaining the significance and the life on each part, and also the general facts and figures. There is also a film of the Vasa, available in 13 different languages.
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