| Stockholm is the largest city and capital of Sweden. Stockholm has been the political and economic centre of Sweden since the 13th century. Today Stockholm Municipality is the largest of the municipalities of Sweden .Stockholm is located on Sweden's east coast, where Lake Malaren meets the Baltic Sea. The central parts of the city consist of fourteen islands. Skansen Museum:- close proximity to Old Town Stockholm is the open- air museum Skansen. You can easily spend several hours browsing around Skansen Museum especially during the warm months. Folk dancing and live concerts are popular activities. During the summer international stars often perform at Skansen.Kungliga Slottet: - The Swedish Royal Palace also called Kungliga Slottet is amongst Stockholm's premier tourist destinations. The royal resident is the world's largest original royal palaceVasa ship Museum: - The Vasa is the world's oldest ship. Presently it resides in a museum built especially for that purpose. Parts of the Vasa have been restored so that you can get a true feel for how life was on the ship. A tour is offered that provides some interesting facts about the ship's history. Stadshuset :- Stockholm's City Hall (Stadshuset) is amongst the finest examples of modern architecture in the world. Stadshuset is located on the island of Kungsholmen just south of Central Station is one of city's top icons. BIBLIOTEKSGATAN the Street is Stockholms is one of the hottest shopping streets in Stockholm. Exclusive clothes, jewellery, furs and watches are for sale to anyone not mind opening their wallets. If not, window shopping is recommended GALLERIAN Hamngatan 37, Stockholm. Stockholms first shopping mall is recently totally renovated and is offering more than 60 different stores and shops, restaurants and coffee- shops on two floors GAMLA STAN the Old Town could easily be called the largest shopping center in Stockholm. The Old Town could easily be called the largest shopping center in Stockholm. It is possible to find good restaurants all over the city, but the areas around Stureplan, the Old Town, and Sadermalm are traditionally the main areas for eating. Some of the restaurants in the Old Town are perhaps a little touristy and therefore over- priced. The Michelin- starred Bon Lock, on Regeringsgatan, is considered one of the finest restaurants in the city and has a strong Spanish influence and a good atmosphere. Within the Old Town, Gyldene Friedens, which first opened in 1722, is one of the most popular places. For seafood and some traditional herring dishes, try Sturehof in the Stureplan area which serving excellent food with a pleasant outdoor terrace. |
