Charming, creative, tidy, multi-ethnic: Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, is a destination full of attractions and things to do, and worth a visit at any time of year. In winter you can immerse yourself in the magical festive atmosphere, whilst the extra-long summer days are perfect for long walks in the parks or boat trips between the islands. Stockholm actually stands on a large archipelago in the Baltic Sea, consisting of 14 small islands connected to one another by more than 50 bridges. <\/p>\n
In Stockholm, the ancient buildings blend in with the modernist ones and the creations by contemporary architects, giving the whole city a picturesque and sophisticated air. The city\u2019s old town is Gamla Stan<\/strong>, one of the most finely preserved medieval centres in Europe; dating back to 1252, it\u2019s a lovely quarter, where you can lose yourself among the pastel-coloured houses, the old palatial buildings and the narrow streets lined with quaint little shops and welcoming caf\u00e9s. The main sights in this district are the Royal Palace<\/strong> (Kungliga slottet<\/em>), an enormous castle with over 600 rooms, many of which can be visited by tourists, the Cathedral<\/strong>, <\/strong>Storkyrkan, Gothic and Baroque in style and dating back to the 18th<\/sup> century, and the City Hall<\/strong>, one of the symbols of the city and where the Nobel Prizes are awarded.<\/p>\n Stockholm is a true paradise for art lovers, as the city boasts over 200 museums to suit all tastes and interests. The most popular are the Moderna<\/strong>, the Museum of Modern Art on the small island of Skeppsholmen, housing tens of thousands of artworks, the Vasa Museum<\/strong>, where the only original 17th<\/sup> century ship in the world is displayed, and Skansen<\/strong>, a very special, very old open-air museum dedicated to the history of Sweden. Skansen stands on the island of Djurgarden, the city\u2019s wonderful \u2018green lung\u2019, and the perfect destination for the whole family; you will also find the Junibacken<\/strong> here, a children\u2019s theme park dedicated to popular fairy tales.<\/p>\n Lovers of photography, meanwhile, can\u2019t afford to miss out on Fotografiska<\/strong>, an amazing gallery dedicated to contemporary photography, located in the hipster area of S\u00f6dermalm; you can also enjoy wonderful panoramic views of the Stockholm skyline from here.<\/p>\n Lastly, one unmissable experience is a boat trip to explore the city\u2019s archipelago, perhaps crossing Lake M\u00e4laren to Drottningholm Palace<\/strong>, the castle that is the residence of the Swedish royal family and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The large park surrounding the palace is the ideal spot for a relaxing break before you continue visiting the rest of the city. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Charming, creative, tidy, multi-ethnic: Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, is a destination full of attractions and things to do, and worth a visit at any time of year. In winter you can immerse yourself in the magical festive atmosphere, whilst the extra-long summer days are perfect for long walks in the parks or boat trips […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":21884,"template":"","destination":[3115],"tipo-destino":[2885],"paises":[3123],"class_list":["post-21887","ciudades","type-ciudades","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","destination-stockholm","tipo-destino-city","paises-sweden"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n