Pictures of Central Stockholm

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

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

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

Learn how the initial architect of this ornate palace died early in the project and the building’s construction was ultimately completed by his son. 

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

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 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.

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

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

Learn how the initial architect of this ornate palace died early in the project and the building’s construction was ultimately completed by his son. 

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

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 how the initial architect of this ornate palace died early in the project and the building’s construction was ultimately completed by his son. 

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 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.

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 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.

Duck into narrow, medieval alleys and find yourself happily lost in Sweden’s most famous urban district.

This borough of central Stockholm blends upscale residential living and high-end shopping with a vibrant performing arts and nightlife scene. 

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

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