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Trangsund 12, Gamla Stan, Stockholm, 11129, Sweden
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Could you please tell me the best public transportation to use to see La Mano on Katainavagen. Is there a metro stop nearby? Also could you comment on when one should use the Katarina elevator near Slussen. thank you
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Take green or red subway to Slussen. Be careful to choose the right direction. Just ask people, everyone knows Slussen. At Slussen choose exit Södermalmstorg. From there you can walk to the Mano monument, a beautiful view. Take right outside the subway-exit doors and just cross the street and take to the right up the street Kararinavägen. The walk is more beautiful on this left side of the street, you see the cityscape with Djurgården and the water. Walk for about three minutes and cross the street again. Or, you can take bus 2 or bus 3 or bus 53 and exit the stop before Tjärhovsplan. The journey takes less than a minute.
You shall use the Katarina elevator going UP from Slussen to get to the very nice bar at GONDOLEN OR to walk across to Mosebacke torg, to stroll the nice area.When on top there is a very nice view over the Old Town, The Castle, the water, the city, so at any time of the day it is a good elevator. I saw on the homepage that it is closed for building constuction until april 15. Call +46(0)8-642 47 85 to check.
Happy visit in Stockholm!
/Karin
When in Stockholm, and you've taken a look around on of the worlds most beautiful capital cities, make sure you get out to the Djurgarden and open air museum. It is within walking distance from the center and the walk itself is beautiful. Once in the garden, the city noises disappear and there is a real 'country' feeling. It's beautiful on a sunny day.
The history of Stockholm
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How Stockholm got its name
How Stockholm got its name actually not known. But one of the legends tells about a stock (piece of timber) that played an important role. When Sigtuna was wrecked by Karelian and Estonian tribes in 1187, lots of people fled to other areas. A stock (piece of timber) that was hollowed out and filled with precious belonging (jewels, silver, etc.) was put in the water. It was decided that were the stock would land would be the place for the new settlement. The stock landed at an island that later was called Stockholmen, after that Stadsholmen and now is this island is called the Gamla Stan in Stockholm.
I really love this legend, but of course it is unknown if it is true. Another legend, hahaha, much more boring in my opinion, says that the name comes from the stock (pieces of timber) that were drilled down the bottom of the inlet to hinder an attack from foreign navies. This was a method used by most of the settlements along the waterside as a protection.
The first time that Stockholm is mentioned is in 1252. In 1388 the city is given full city rights.
The most wonderful experience in Stockholm - it's a city for walking! Great public transport, lots of people around, gorgeous buildings, safe environment & while I was there, the best weather ever! A perfect holiday!
The history of Stockholm
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Gustav III, the theatre king
Gustav III (1746-1792) became king in 1771. After one year on the throne he made, with support of France, a coup d'tat to increase his power. He ruled despite his dictatorship in the name of "enlighten autocracy" and carried through many reforms. The most important was freedom of religion and the ban of torture. He also changed the law so that the number of crimes with the death penalty was decreased.
He was a big sponsor of cultural activity and built many theatres in his castles, i.e. Gripsholm and Drottningholm and also Haga Park. He started many academies like "Svenska Akademin" (now responsible for the Nobel prize in literature). He played in many theatre shows..... it is been said that he wasn't a good actor though :-)
He was assassinated by a group of people, when he was participating in a "Masquerade" at the Opera. The group was lead by Johan Anckarström who shot the king with a pistol. The king was hated by the nobility because of his reduction of their privileges and they were the "sponsor" of the murder. Gustav III died 13 days later from his wounds. Anckarström was beheaded one month later, the other in the group expelled from the country.
Almost everywhere you come you have to pick a number, then you have to wait until your number is on the display before it's your turn. This system is used in a lot of places and not only the post-office building. So when you enter a shop or another establishment first look around to see if you have to get a number. If you forget to pick one, you might find yourself in an argument with some swedes! ;-)
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