Royal Palace, Royal palace in Gamla stan, Sweden
Stockholm Palace is a baroque residence on the old town island of Gamla stan, with over a thousand rooms on eleven floors. The facade of pale sandstone frames four wings arranged around a rectangular inner courtyard.
The palace rose after the fire at Tre Kronor Castle in 1697, following designs by architect Nicodemus Tessin the Younger. Construction was completed in 1760 and the building has served since then as the official residence of Swedish kings.
The changing of the guard takes place daily at noon in the outer courtyard, drawing visitors who follow the ceremony of the royal guard. The treasury preserves crowns, scepters and jewelry of the Swedish monarchy in climate-controlled display cases.
The royal apartments, three museums and the palace chapel are open to visitors daily, except during official occasions. Guided tours in several languages are offered regularly and help with orientation in the sprawling building.
The building requires ongoing restoration of its sandstone facades, with a comprehensive renovation program planned from 2011 to 2050. Work proceeds in sections to avoid disrupting visitor operations.
Location: Stockholm
Inception: 1760
Architects: Nicodemus Tessin the Younger, Carl Hårleman
Architectural style: baroque architecture
Floors above the ground: 3
Part of: Crown palaces and castles in Sweden
Website: https://theroyalpalace.se
GPS coordinates: 59.32690,18.07035
Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:03
Stockholm has over 70 museums and cultural institutions spread between its medieval city center and its islands accessible within a few minutes by tram. The city has preserved its original buildings while developing modern exhibition spaces that cover a thousand years of Scandinavian history....
These palaces serve as official seats for monarchs and presidents. The buildings combine historical architecture with political function and document the evolution of state power. The rooms and gardens showcase various architectural styles and political periods of their respective countries.
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Royal Armoury
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Indebetouska huset
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Järnpojke
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Royal Chapel
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Rikssalen
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Schlossplatz
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Mynttorget
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Obelisk at Slottsbacken
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Charles XIV Johns statue
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Prinsessan Sibyllas våning
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Festvåningen
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Museum Tre Kronor
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Prästgatan
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Treasury of Sweden
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Bernadotte Floor
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Gustav III's museum of antiquities
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Bollhustäppan
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Schlossgarten
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Hovförvaltningens hus
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Ordenssalarna
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Royal Palace Lions
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Kristina Gyllenstierna statue
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Logårdstrappan
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