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.
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