Central Stockholm Attraction, Food, Historic Buildings + Modern Architecture Pictures

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The western section of Gamla Stan is a small islet decorated with aristocratic 17th-century palaces and one of the city’s oldest churches.  

The golden foyer and the glitzy restaurants here compete for attention with the range of spectacular ballets, operas and recitals.

Learn about changes in Swedish culture since the 16th century. Find historic furniture and photographs and displays about local festivals and the Sami culture.

See the oldest known image of Stockholm, find interesting sculptures and attend live music events at this historic cathedral.

Stories of the typical medieval folk of Stockholm are brought to life amid the warship and old graveyards buried underground.

The tombs of kings and queens, coats of arms and an interpretation of a scene from the Divine Comedy contribute to this church’s majestic interior.

Explore banquet halls and reception rooms, find 18th-century art and watch the changing of the guard at the official residence of Sweden’s royal family.

Explore banquet halls and reception rooms, find 18th-century art and watch the changing of the guard at the official residence of Sweden’s royal family.

Explore banquet halls and reception rooms, find 18th-century art and watch the changing of the guard at the official residence of Sweden’s royal family.

Stories of the typical medieval folk of Stockholm are brought to life amid the warship and old graveyards buried underground.

Learn about changes in Swedish culture since the 16th century. Find historic furniture and photographs and displays about local festivals and the Sami culture.

Learn about changes in Swedish culture since the 16th century. Find historic furniture and photographs and displays about local festivals and the Sami culture.

A pair of historic buildings hosts many of the city’s cultural highlights, from art exhibitions and launches to lectures and parties.

This colorful square marking the center of the city has been an important meeting place for centuries.

Learn about changes in Swedish culture since the 16th century. Find historic furniture and photographs and displays about local festivals and the Sami culture.

Learn about changes in Swedish culture since the 16th century. Find historic furniture and photographs and displays about local festivals and the Sami culture.

Visit a museum dedicated to the Nobel Prize. Learn about the life of the prize’s pioneer, the winners and their creativity.

Explore banquet halls and reception rooms, find 18th-century art and watch the changing of the guard at the official residence of Sweden’s royal family.

The tombs of kings and queens, coats of arms and an interpretation of a scene from the Divine Comedy contribute to this church’s majestic interior.

Visit a museum dedicated to the Nobel Prize. Learn about the life of the prize’s pioneer, the winners and their creativity.

Learn about changes in Swedish culture since the 16th century. Find historic furniture and photographs and displays about local festivals and the Sami culture.

Stories of the typical medieval folk of Stockholm are brought to life amid the warship and old graveyards buried underground.

Stories of the typical medieval folk of Stockholm are brought to life amid the warship and old graveyards buried underground.

Stockholm Syndrome was first coined in this district graced with architectural grandeur and innovative museums, and peppered with parks, waterways and an island.