Statue of Carl XIII, Stockholm, Bronze sculpture in Kungsträdgården, Stockholm, Sweden
The Statue of Carl XIII occupies the center of Kungsträdgården park, depicting the monarch standing upright with an anchor held in his right hand. Four lions bearing heraldic shields form a base around the sculptural figure.
Sculptor Erik Gustaf Göthe created the monument, officially unveiled on November 5, 1821, during the reign of Charles XIV John. The four lions were added later by Bengt Erland Fogelberg and combined both Norwegian and Swedish heraldic symbols.
The sculpture presents the king in a pose connected to maritime life, with the anchor as its focal point. Visitors can directly grasp how important seafaring was to Sweden's past through this visual representation.
The monument sits in a central location within the park and serves many visitors as a reference point for orientation. The surrounding area provides seating and various activities during warmer months, making it a natural gathering spot.
The lion base was added in 1824 and displays both the Norwegian and Swedish coat of arms on the shields held by each creature. This reflects the political union that existed between the two countries during that period.
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