Ruiterstandbeeld van Karel X Gustaaf, Bronze equestrian statue at Nordic Museum in Djurgården, Sweden
Ruiterstandbeeld van Karel X Gustaaf is a bronze sculpture showing the king on horseback in Stockholm. It stands about 5 meters tall and rests on a granite base with inscribed text.
The statue was erected in 1917 to commemorate the Treaty of Roskilde from 1658. This agreement concluded conflict in northern Europe and brought significant territorial gains for Sweden.
The statue reflects Sweden's military pride through its detailed carvings showing battles from the king's rule. It serves as a public reminder of how this period shaped the nation's identity.
The sculpture stands outdoors on Djurgården island and is accessible from all sides. It helps to plan your route beforehand since the island is well served by public transit.
The pedestal bears inscriptions naming four military campaigns from the king's reign. These carvings show which battles visitors at the time would have considered essential to remember.
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