Location: Gamla Stan & Riddarholmen
Top Things to do in Gamla Stan & Riddarholmen
Things to do in Stockholm, Stockholm County: The Best History Museums
The capital city of Sweden combines modern attractions with historic charm. Kick off your stay with visits to Stockholm’s two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Royal Palace Drottningholm (the residence of the royal family) and the magical Skogskyrkogården, or Woodland Cemetery. Stroll the cobblestone streets of Old Town and over the picturesque bridges that span the city’s canals. The 19th-century Skansen was the world’s first open-air museum and is still a premier place to learn about Swedish history.
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1. Royal Armory
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4.5 based on 874 reviews
The Royal Armoury (Livrustkammaren) is a popular family museum located in the cellars of the Royal Palace in Stockholm. The Royal Armoury shows the history of Sweden’s kings and queens. The museum boasts a wide range of historical artefacts depicting the royal history of Sweden from the 16th Century until the present day. Weapons, armour, suits and carriages tell of events and people during 500 years of Swedish and international history.
Reviewed By okeedoke
We only had a short time to visit this wondrous site and next time we certainly will not be so thrifty with our time. It's magnificent and free! If you're visiting the Royal Palace and parliament building you'll just have to head to the basement and look upon these wondrous exhibits. The suits of armor for men and horses are spectacular! The finer of King and Queen robes and gowns is unworldly and there is even the actually tunic worn by King Gustavus Adolphus when he was killed at the Battle of Lützen! Oh, and the handkerchief that held the King's bloody heart long after death....wow! Splendid costumes and glittering carriages tell stories of magnificent royal coronations, weddings, and funerals. Learn about Streiff, the horse belonging to Gustav II Adolf. See Karl XII’s muddy blue uniform from 1718 and the clothing Gustav III wore to the masquerade ball of 1792.
2. Royal Palace
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4.0 based on 5,700 reviews
The changing of the guard ceremony has been a daily tradition since 1523.
Reviewed By geoffreyw203 - Melbourne, Australia
We spent several hours going through the treasury and the royal appartments. Considering the royals still live and entertain within these walls is amazing. The sections that are open to the public, with their elaborate furnishings from bygone eras are truely very elaborate.
3. Royal Coin Cabinet
4. Forum For Levande Historia
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4.0 based on 11 reviews
5. Museum Tre Kronor
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3.5 based on 82 reviews
Reviewed By lulu542014
a real lesson of swedish history, following Sweden and Its Royal Family in evolution along their common history, with their connections with the history of the neighbours!
