A 600-Room Royal Residence - Stockholm Royal Palace

The Swedish Royal Palace is a majestic and historic baroque-style palace located in the heart of Stockholm, in the Old Town or Gamla Stan. The Royal Palace is a combination of royal residence, workplace and cultural-historical monument, and is one of the largest and most accessible royal palaces in Europe. Construction took place between 1679 and 1754 and the architect was Nicodemus Test, and it takes on the look of a rectangular, fortress-like building with three main courtyards and over 600 rooms on eleven floors. Built as a home for King Adolf Fredrik and Queen Louisa Ulrika and to house the central Swedish state administration and the Royal Library, hence it mighty size. Today, the palace contains the Royal Apartments, three museums, the Treasury with the regalia, the Tre Kronor Museum that portrays the palace's medieval history and Gustav III's Museum of Antiquities.

This is what caught my eye - I hope you enjoy!

The main visitors entrance.

Inside the ornate entrance.

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The Crown Jewels, coronation robes and other related items are kept in the Royal Treasury located beneath the Royal Palace.

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The elaborate entrance

The awesome architecture and design

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The Grand Dining Room

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Royal medals and uniforms on display.

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Queen Kristina’s silver throne, a gift for her coronation in 1650, inside the Hall of State.

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Although the royal family lives at Drottningholm Palace, the Royal Palace is the monarch’s workplace and hosts state ceremonies, receptions, and official functions.

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The sculpture ‘The Shore and the Wave’ by Theodor Lundberg created in 1898.

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In King Karl X Gustav’s gallery.

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The Palace has an impressive collection of art and furnishings, including works by Rembrandt and Antoine Watteau.

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The Council Room

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Beautifully decorated ceilings

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Portraits fill the walls throughout the palace.

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Portraits of King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden.

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A beautifully decorated wood stove

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Lavishly decorated state rooms still used for royal functions.

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There are gilded ceilings, crystal chandeliers, and antique furniture throughout.

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Statuary as you leave the palace.

What you should know:

• Admission can be purchased online or in person and can be combined with admission Riddarholmen Church.

• Restrooms are available.

• Check website for days and hours of operation, and if there are any special events.

• Both self-guided and guided tours are available.

• You could spend one to three hours here, depending on your level of interest.

• Parking can be difficult.

• People are friendly and helpful, and many speak English.

Location: Kungliga Slottet, 107 70, Stockholm, Sweden.

For more information: Stockholm Royal Palace

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