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Welcome to Stockholm! This beautiful city, built on 14 islands, is often called The Venice of the North. Where else can you fish or swim in the city centre? The abundance of nature makes it a true haven, with architecture ranging from medieval to modern.

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Adolf Fredrik Church

Final resting place of Olof Palme

Holländargatan 16
Stockholm 103 65
+46 (0)8 20 7076
http://www.adolffredrik.nu/
adolf-fredrik.forsamling@svenskakyrkan.se

The Adolf Fredrik Church was inaugurated in 1774, and is named after its founder, the Swedish eighteenth-century King Adolf Fredrik. Before the church was built, there was a cemetery and a wooden chapel, St. Olof's, on the site. The chapel was razed when construction of the church began. The church is an example of Baroque architecture and the cemetery is the final resting place of a number of famous historic personalities. Among them are Johan Tobias Sergel, Hjalmar Branting and Olof Palme.

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Bergianska Pleasure Gardens

Beautiful gardens by Brunnsviken Frescati
Stockholm 104 05
+46 (0)8 5459 1700
http://www.bergianska.se
Eva.Wiren@tradgard.org If you want some peace of mind, a visit to Bergianska trädgården is a good idea. Affiliated to The Stockholm University, the garden is also open to the public. Founded in 1885, it is now a heritage garden. Take a look at The Victoria House and Edvard Andersson's greenhouses or meditate by the Japanese pond. Otherwise, stroll through the herbal and vegetable gardens. There are even courses and lectures for nature lovers.

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Brunnsviken Bay

Scenic hike along the bay Brunnsviken Norrtull/Frescati
Stockholm 113 47
+46 (0)8 5082 8508 (Turistbyra) Starting at Norrtull, just north of Odenplan, Brunnsviken bay stretches north to Frescati. This is a true oasis right in the middle of the city environment. As soon as you reach the path by the water, you are transported to the countryside. There's absolutely no sign of any traffic on the nearby motorway. It is green, beautiful and peaceful. To walk all the way around Brunnsviken takes approximately two or three hours. There are quite a few distractions along the way as well - the walk passes by swimming spots, cafés and Bergianska Trädgården's gardens, among other things. To get here, take the metro to Odenplan and walk north along Norrtullsgatan.

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Dramaten Theatre

Home to Sweden's international stars Nybroplan
Stockholm 102 41
+46 (0)8 667 0680
http://www.dramaten.se
info@dramaten.se This is home to many of Sweden's top international stars, featuring many a classic play written by Strindberg, Ibsen, Chekhov and Shakespeare. King Gustav III founded this magnificent theater in 1788 for Swedish dramas to be performed in their original language. The building is a milestone in Swedish theater history. Please arrive on time: there is no admission once the performance has commenced. Guided tours are available, and these provide an interesting look at both the theater's history and daily routines.

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Forest Cemetery

Greta Garbo's final resting place Södermalmspåfarten
Stockholm
+46 (0)8 5083 0100
http://www.kyf.stockholm.se/sh...
kyrkogardsforvaltningen@kyf.stockholm.se Skogskyrkogården (the "Forest Cemetery") is the final resting place of a number of illustrious persons, among them Greta Garbo. The burial ground and chapel are listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites, and were designed by two of the most eminent architects of the Functionalist movement, Gunnar Asplund and Sigurd Lewerentz. The beauty and peace of this place is really unbelievable, and you can spend hours simply walking around, lost in thought-truly balm for the soul.

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Globen Sports Arena

Sports arena Arenagången
Stockholm 121 27
+46 (0)8 725 1000
http://www.globearenas.se/brow...
info@globearenas.se Globen is the world's largest spherical building, situated in the south of the city. It is visible on the horizon from a great distance. The building has a diameter of 110 metres, and an inner height of 85 metres. It was built in record time—two and a half years. This sports arena is used for a variety of activities, from opera to basketball. It is famous for its annual events like the Stockholm Globe Arena International Horse Show, the DN Games, and the Swedish Hockey League games. See the website for a complete calendar of events.

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National Museum Of Fine Arts

Indulge In Great Art Södra Blasieholmshamnen
PO Box 16176
Stockholm, Svealand 11148
+46 8 5195 4300
http://www.nationalmuseum.se
info@nationalmuseum.se This is Sweden's largest art museum, with a collection that dates back to the 16th and 20th centuries. The collection has been gradually built through purchases, gifts and spoils of war, during the country's era as a military power in the 17th century. It includes fantastic paintings and sculptures by Rembrandt, Rubens, Boucher, Renoir, Degas and Gauguin and the Swedish masters Anders Zorn and Carl Larsson. There are also significant collections of drawings, engravings and handicrafts from the Renaissance to the present day. The museum should definitely be on your travel itinerary and even if you're not an art lover, the sheer beauty of the building is worth a look.

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Old Town

Genuine medieval Stockholm Gamla stan
Stockholm 111 28
+46 (0)8 5082 8508 (Turistbyra) Gamla stan (Old Town) is genuine Stockholm. Its cobbled streets and narrow 17th-century alleys create an atmosphere like nowhere else in the world. If you visit nothing else while in Stockholm, be sure to spend at least an hour or two here. It will enchant visitors of all ages. Gamla stan will interest history buffs and shoppers alike with small and large shops on both sides of the street offering jewellery, souvenirs, rare books and gifts. You may also hear street musicians along the way.

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Seglora Church

An Ancient Church Djurgårdsslätten 49-51
Skansen
Stockholm 115 93
+46 8 442 8000 Seglora kyrka, initially built in Västergötland in 1729-30, is a beautiful church. In 1916, it was shifted to its present location at Skansen in Stockholm. The west tower was constructed in 1785 and three years later, its vestry was made. Paintings by Sven Wernberg, dating back to 1734, cover the walls of the church. The most impressive is the painting in neo-classical style, which decorates the wall behind the altar. Services are held every Sunday.

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Stockholm

Welcome to Stockholm! This beautiful city, built on 14 islands, is often called The Venice of the North. Where else can you fish or swim in the city centre? The abundance of nature makes it a true haven, with architecture ranging from medieval to modern.

Review © 2007, Wcities

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Stockholm Royal Palace

The Royal Palace Kungl Slottet
Stockholm 111 30
+46 (0)8 402 6130
http://www.royalcourt.se
info.stockholms-slott@royalcourt.se The King of Sweden's official residence, Stockholm Royal Palace, which dates back to the thirteenth century is situated in the Old Town. The new palace was built between 1697-1754, according to the original drawings, in Roman Baroque style. With over 600 rooms, the palace is one of the largest residential castles in Europe. A number of museums are located within the walls, such as the Treasury, Gustav III's Museum of Antiquities, the Royal Armoury and the Royal Chapel. The changing of the guard is a treat to watch. See website for specific open hours of each attraction.

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