A Guide to the Top Attractions of Stockholm, Sweden
To see Scandinavia at its best, go directly to Stockholm, Sweden, for Stockholm is not just the loveliest Scandinavian city, but is regarded as one of the most beautiful and cleanest capitals in the world. Situated between Lake Malaren and the Baltic Sea and built on 14 islands, it is, in equal parts, a third each, water, parks and green spaces, and urban city. To add to that, the urban part of the city is more than 750 years old, filled with well-preserved historic buildings in equally delightful neighborhoods.So, what should one see when one visits Stockholm, you might ask. Well, here are the city's 'Top 10' attractions.
1. Gamla Stan
Gamla Stan, or Old Town, ought to be at the top of your list. This is a place of Old World charm, with brightly painted buildings and medieval streets, which in the mid-13th century constituted the entire city of Stockholm. And since Gamla Stan is all about atmosphere, walking around is the best way to soak it up. The main street of interest here is Vasterlanggatan, liberally punctuated with shops and restaurants. Besides which, several 'must-see' attractions of the city are also to be found here, including the Royal Palace, the Parliament building, and Stortorget, the main square in the old town center, where all those picturesque, colorful houses are located.
2. Kungliga Slottet (Royal Palace)
Kungliga Slottet, one of Stockholm's two royal palaces, is situated at the northeastern end of Gamla Stan, the Old Town. The more-or-less square palace, built in 1754, boasts no fewer than 608 rooms! Yet, this is not where the Swedish royalty resides: this is the palace set aside for the king and queen's offices and used primarily for royal meetings. But still, since it's open to the public, include this on your itinerary, especially if you're partial to lavish interiors.
3. Riksdag (Parliament)
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