Gamla Stan
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Known in the past as the city between the bridges, Stockholm’s Gamla Stan (Old town) is one of the most popular attractions of the city. It is one of the largest and best preserved medieval city centers in Europe. When the city was founded in 1252, Gamla Stan was Stockholm and all life revolved around this part. Nowadays, Gamla Stan is one of the culturally richest old towns in Europe.
Stadshuset
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Stockholm City Hall or Stadshuset as the Swedes call it, is the seat of the local government, but more importantly, it is the place where The Nobel Prize ceremony is held every year. It is located on the Kungsholmen island in the middle of Stockholm.
Built in the early 20th century, Stadshuset’s most impressive part is its tower, which is more than a hundred meters tall. Among the other popular attractions of the Stockholm City Hall are several ceremonial offices and a luxury restaurant. As a part of the Stadshuset complex is Stadshusparken, a small park, famous for many sculptures made by some of the greatest Scandinavian artists.
Gröna Lund
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The oldest amusement park in Sweden is Gröna Lund. Located in the close to the city center, on the island Djurgarden, this park has been a popular attraction since the day it opened, in the late 19th century. A day spent at Gröna Lund is a memorable one, whether you dine in one of the restaurants, enjoy a pentathlon, a live concert or one of the 30 exciting rides.
However, Grona Lund doesn’t serve strictly as an amusement park – it also hosts some sport venues and concerts. The citizens of Stockholm still remember the concert Bob Marley held during the eighties, which holds the record for the most number of visitors.
Skansen
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The world’s first open-air museum, Skansen, has become the synonym for places of its sort all over the world. It was opened in the late 19th century as an homage to the decaying lifestyle of Sweden. In the times when the industrial revolution was at its peak, a few Swedish entrepreneurs decided to save the memory of the old days. They decided that the best way to do that was to build a museum.
Hotellet
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Often cited as the Sweden’s best bar, Hotellet is a must-visit place for all the party goers. During the day, the place attracts business people that came to enjoy in top-class meals, while at night this place becomes the party center of the city.
It is perhaps the cosmopolitan spirit of the venue that has made Hotellet so popular among the younger crowd. It is also famous for its cocktails so don’t forget to try something from the list or ask for a waiters recommendation.
Hermans Trädgårdcafé
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Healthy and delicious, a rare combination that comes together in the meals of Hermans Trädgårdcafé. Located in the quiet and peaceful area, not far away from Gamla Stan, this restaurant offers vegetarian and vegan food, prepared by top-class chefs. Raging from snacks and meals to cakes and drinks, Hermans Trädgårdcafé will make everyone fall in love with the vegan kitchen. And it is not just the food that is exceptional in this place, but also the views over Stockholm and the atmosphere. Nice interior and friendly staff will make you want to spend your whole vacation here.
Kungliga Slottet
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The official residence of Swedish monarchs is the Stockholm Palace. Originally, it was built in the 13th century as a fortress, but through the ages, it developed into one of the most impressive palaces in the world.
The Royal Palace is located in the Gamla Stan and is one of the must-see attractions of the city. Because it was the centre of political life of the country, the rulers wanted to make it a decent representative of Sweden power and glory. And they surely achieved their plans.
Gondolen
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If you want to see the panoramic view of Stockholm and to enjoy in exceptional meals at the same time, look no forward than Gondolen. At the first look, this might seem as a bit extreme place to dine. Built some 30 meters above the water, this place gives you the best view of the city.
From Gondolen, you are able to see the sea and several Stockholm islands, but that isn’t the only reason why people rush to this restaurant. The food here is amongst the best in the city. Gondolen offers a variety of meals, from international dishes to traditional Swedish meals.
Moderna Museet
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Moderna Museet is the Stockholm Museum of Modern Art. It was opened in the late fifties and has since become one of the most important cultural institutions of the city. It is located on one of the central islands of the city – Skeppsholmen, which makes this venue a must-see for thousands of visitors every year.
The main reason why this museum is so popular is that here are on display some of the most significant works of arts of surrealism, cubism, dadaism, and other contemporary styles. The works of Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali, Georges Braque, and many other famous artists, are in the museum’s collection.
The Vasa Museum
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The Vasa warship was unlucky enough to sink on her first voyage in the 1628, right in front of Stockhlom where it left from. The maiden voyage lasted 15 minutes and the ship sailed 1300 meters. It took over 300 years before it was lifted up again in 1961 and after decades of reparation was made into a maritime museum. Today it stands on the Djurgarden island as the best preserved 17th century vessel.
Pelikan
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Pelikan is an old-fashioned restaurant in the middle of Stockholm, but hidden in the quiet and peaceful area. For everyone who wants to try the real taste of Swedish cuisine, there is no better place than this one.
The interior of the place looks rich and stylish and the professional service adds to the overall appearance of the restaurant. Choose from varieties of meals made by top-class chefs and whichever you choose you won’t be wrong. The Pelikan owners are especially proud of their wine list for which the friendly staff will give you a recommendation.
SkyView
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The Ericsson Globe is the national arena of Sweden and the official venue of the Swedish hockey team. It is the part of the biggest model of the solar system in the world. The globe represents the Sun so logically it is the biggest building of the complex.
SkyView is an elevator that operates on the outside of the Globe, transporting the visitors to the top. In less than a year since the SkyView opened, more than a hundred thousand people visited it, which an impressive number, knowing that the elevator can carry only 32 people at a time. The views from the top of the Globe over the whole city of Stockholm are magnificient.
