Gamla Stan

Gamla Stan

oldest developed part of the city of Stockholm and home of the Royal Palace
Gamla Stan - oldest developed part of the city of Stockholm and home of the Royal Palace

Location: 

Gamla Stan, Södermalm, Stockholm, Sweden

Duration: 

Monday, August 10, 2015

Journey: 

Living in Stockholm

Personal highlights

  1. Gamla Stan: old town of Stockholm, dating back to 13th century
  2. History: archeological findings dating back to the time before Christ
  3. Stockholm: meaning log island, as the island once was a thick forest
  4. Kungliga Slottet: home of the Royal Palace of the Swedish Kingdom
  5. Location: small island between Norrmalm and Södermalm

Image sources

  1. Empty Streets of Stockholm
  2. Royal Crowns on the Bridges
  3. Me and Axel Evert Taube
  4. Baking Fresh Waffles
  5. Mårten Trotzigs Gränd

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