Stockholm and its unusual monuments
Stockholm, known as "Venice of the North", is an island and peninsula city situated along the Baltic Sea coast and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Gamla Stan, or the Old Town, is at the core of Stockholm, offering centuries of history that have been beautifully preserved. You will discover numerous monuments here.
Storkyrkan Cathedral
Storkyrkan (literally "the Great Church") is one of Stockholm's oldest churches and was originally constructed as a Roman Catholic congregational structure, serving coronations ceremonies and state funerals over its long history.
Knights Island lies north of the Stock Exchange Building and close to the Grand Palace, featuring royal knight insignia as well as St George's Dragon Carving Church - one of northern Europe's largest wood carving churches.
Stockholm Cathedral has long been at the core of Swedish religious and political life since it first opened its doors in 1347. Even today, it remains a preferred location for weddings, state funerals and other significant events.
Vasa Museum
History enthusiasts should visit Stockholm's Vasa Museum. It houses one of the best preserved warships from 17th century and has been beautifully restored to almost perfect condition, making an experience in this unique venue unforgettable.
Gustav II Adolf designed and commissioned this ship to demonstrate Sweden's maritime power and ambition in the 17th century, when many seafaring nations across Europe used their vessels as symbols of their power to impress other nations around them.
On board ship there were sculptures and ornaments painted with brightly-hued gold leaf to draw people's eyes towards Sweden, showing its ambition of equal power with that of its enemies.
Royal Palace
The Royal Palace in Gamla Stan, Stockholm's Old Town, is an immense building which commands the northern-eastern part. Constructed between 1697 and 1754, its construction required over 600 rooms.
The Palace has been home to multiple monarchs including Gustav III and Oskar II; each monarch left their stamp on its interiors, reflecting their time in power.
The highlight of the Palace is undoubtedly its Tre Kronor Museum, featuring a fascinating selection of historical artefacts, as well as its Treasury of Royal Palace which houses royal regalia.
Globe Arena
Stockholm is a vibrant and multifaceted city boasting numerous fascinating monuments, with notable sights such as the Globe Arena well worth seeing.
The Globe Arena is one of the world's largest multi-arenas, capable of hosting concerts, events and sports games of various kinds. Over its history it has hosted some of the greatest stars from across all walks of life - making this venue one of the must-visit spots!
Fans also love coming here to watch their teams perform, such as Sweden (who won the world hockey championship in 2013) or Hammarby IF (which has made many visits here over time).
Ericsson Globe
The Ericsson Globe in Stockholm is an iconic building and world's largest hemispherical structure. Gondolas transport visitors up to its Skyview platform for unobstructed views over Stockholm below.
It has also proven a popular venue for concerts. Major events, including Eurovision Song Contest and Figure Skating Championship have taken place here.
SkyView, designed by Swedish engineers who typically construct ski lifts, transports visitors 130 metres along the exterior of The Globe building in glass gondolas.