Ruiterstandbeeld van Karel X Gustaaf, Bronze equestrian statue at Nordic Museum in Djurgården, Sweden
The bronze statue portrays King Charles X Gustav mounted on a horse, measuring 5 meters in height with inscriptions on its granite pedestal.
The monument, unveiled on June 6, 1917, commemorates the Treaty of Roskilde from 1658 and the Swedish victories during the Second Northern War.
The statue represents Swedish military heritage through detailed reliefs depicting battles and victories from Charles X Gustav's reign between 1654 and 1660.
Located at Djurgårdsvägen 6-16 within The Royal National City Park, visitors can reach the statue using multiple public transportation options.
The pedestal includes specific battle references including the March across the Great Belt 1658, Warsaw 1656, and the Crossing of San 1656.
GPS coordinates: 59.32939,18.09453
Latest update: March 9, 2025 08:14
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