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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.

Five centuries of Swedish culture are on display in this museum of historic photographs, furniture and everyday artefacts.

One of Stockholm’s most popular places to meet, this park has galleries, cafés, statues and fountains. Enjoy summer concerts or a December Christmas market.

Learn about the story behind the Nobel Prize and the noble aspirations and deeds of those who have won the prize through the years. 

This historical cathedral is more than 500 years old. It contains culturally important art and offers musical performances as well.

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

Five centuries of Swedish culture are on display in this museum of historic photographs, furniture and everyday artefacts.

Learn about the story behind the Nobel Prize and the noble aspirations and deeds of those who have won the prize through the years. 

Learn about the story behind the Nobel Prize and the noble aspirations and deeds of those who have won the prize through the years. 

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.

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.

Five centuries of Swedish culture are on display in this museum of historic photographs, furniture and everyday artefacts.

Learn about the story behind the Nobel Prize and the noble aspirations and deeds of those who have won the prize through the years. 

Five centuries of Swedish culture are on display in this museum of historic photographs, furniture and everyday artefacts.

Learn about the story behind the Nobel Prize and the noble aspirations and deeds of those who have won the prize through the years. 

This historical cathedral is more than 500 years old. It contains culturally important art and offers musical performances as well.

This historical cathedral is more than 500 years old. It contains culturally important art and offers musical performances as well.

This historical cathedral is more than 500 years old. It contains culturally important art and offers musical performances as well.

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

Learn about the story behind the Nobel Prize and the noble aspirations and deeds of those who have won the prize through the years. 

Five centuries of Swedish culture are on display in this museum of historic photographs, furniture and everyday artefacts.