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Gamla Stan (the old town) is located on a small island in the centre of Stockholm. A very compact and pretty place, the cobble-stoned streets criss-cross the old town, lined with restaurants, bars & shops.
Home to the magnificent looking Royal Palace, along with some great churches and museums, there are plenty of excellent photo opportunities, especially on a sunny day!
Take some time to wander aimlessly around the streets soaking up the atmosphere and enjoying the street entertainment....oh, and perhaps enjoy a scoop or two of ice cream ; )) Leave a Comment
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The heart of the city - the main square Stortorget. It's more than 700 years old. Many streets of the old city are crossed there. There are a lot of tourists everyday. Stones in the center of the square remind about tragical "the Stockholm bloody bath" when more than 100 people were executed there. The majority of buildings appeared there in the XVII-XIX centuries. Their facades are trimmed by an elegant groove and a sculpture. A well was kept also since the XVII century.
The most appreciable building on the square - Borshuset (Stock exchange building). It was built on a place of an old town hall by E.Palmsted in a style of classicism in 1778.
Nobelmuseet (Nobel Museum) devoted to winners of the premium works there now.
May, 16th - September, 15: Monday, Wednesday - Sunday 10.00-18.00. Tuesday 10.00-20.00. September, 16th - May, 15th: Tuesday 11.00-20.00, Wednesday - Sunday 11.00-17.00.
www. nobelprize.org/nobel/nobelmuseum.
There is a House of the adviser fon Schanz decorated by bas-reliefs to the left of Borshuset. The city church for homelesses is located on another side of the square.
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I know that Gamla Stan is considered the "touristy" spot, but we honestly enjoyed it and visited there several times... We found it interesting and quite scenic. We also ate there several times and I will share this in another place.
We did not do a lot of shopping here except to pick up some T shirts that said (what else?) Sweden on them! I still wear mine! But it is a fun place to just wander around and a great place for "people watching"! Leave a Comment
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Stortorget is the central square of the Old Town. It's surrounded by beautiful old houses, mainly from the 17th/18th century.
In one of the buildings (the old stockexchange), you'll find Nobelmuseet, which gives a lot of background on the winners of the famous Nobelprize.
There are lots of antique shops, restaurants, cafés and bars in the narrow streets leading to the square. Leave a Comment Address: Gamla Stan
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Though there were many people and tourists in Stockholm, as you might expect in a major city in the peak tourist season, the only time I ever felt crowded was on a full bus! If crowds bother you, it's quite easy to get away and only a block or two will provide a serene area. Honestly, it was one of the things I liked best about Stockholm... large and crowded at times but so easy to get away and find a quiet spot! Leave a Comment
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Walking down the streets of Gamla Stan you cant help but feel enchanted by its sheer beauty. There is an air about it that makes even the locals turn their heads down every street. For me, it was so magical with the cobble stoned streets and little narrow passages, all light with lanterns that remind you of Disney's Beauty and the Beast... Amazing amazing amazing... I wish i have a more extensive vocabulary than just stating "amazing" but if you ever saw it... you'd be amazed.
On my most recent trip a fellow VTer and I went and stayed a week and practically every day more than once did we get lost on the small island and let me tell you... there is no such thing as getting lost because even though you dont know exactly WHICH street your hotel is on, there is this magic in all the buildings that make you never want to find your way home. I cant wait to get lost again!
Whats really sweet about the Island besides the fact its EXACTLY in the middle of the inner-city of Stockholm is that the buildings are the oldest, the stores are the quaintest and the views.... my... the views are breathless... Leave a Comment Directions: The center of Stockholm
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The Old Town "Gamla Stan" is the oldest part of Stockholm dating back 750 years. You can feel the medieval atmophere as you wander through the narrow cobbled streets with many picturesque buildings. Last but not least the Royal Place is also situated on this island. Leave a Comment Directions: The Old Town of Stockholm "Gamla Stan" is located on a small island in the centre of the city. Metro (T-bana): Gamla Stan
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There are a lot of unique things to see when visiting the old town in Stockholm. The old town is the original Stockholm. The town was set up during the 1300 century. There are about 3000 people living in the old city today. Most buildings are from the 1700 and 1800 century. If you can spare a few hours take the time to walk about the old town. The dominant building in the old city is the king's castle. The old town is the place to be if you want to experience the town's pulse. The area has Stockholm's biggest ranges of restaurants, tourist shops, studios and museums. There are many wonderful paths to walk in the old town.
The Old Town Gamla Stan are Stockholms most charming part. The old and new Stockholm are combined.
For more pictures look at my travelogues of Gamla stan (old town)
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The fortress where Swedish kings lived appeared on the northern side of the island in the XIII century. However numerous fires destroyed almost all buildings of that time. The unique escaped wing of an ancient fortress is transformed into a museum "Tre kronor". In the XVI century Gustav Vasa began a construction of his residence on a place of the castle Birger Jarl. An emblem with three crowns decorated it. However this building burned down as well.
The building existing nowadays was built in 1754. After a fire 1697 king Charles XII charged to continue work to the Italian architect N.Tessin - younger. However works were stretched for some decades. Now the palace is used as "a study" of the king.
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The Stortorget is the main square in the Old Town "Gamla Stan". It used to be the centre of the old Stockholm, where in 1520 about 100 political opponents were executed. Nowadays the historic buildings from the 17th and 18th century house cafes and restaurants. Many benches invite for a rest and for a look at the street perfomers. Leave a Comment Directions: Stortorget is situated in the heart of the Old Town "Gamla Stan".
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