Slottsbacken, Pedestrian square at Royal Palace, Stockholm, Sweden
Schlossplatz is an open, pedestrian-friendly zone in the heart of Gamla Stan that stretches from the Royal Palace toward Skeppsbron street along the waterfront. The plaza connects the grand palace with the narrow lanes and historic buildings that surround it throughout the old town.
The plaza and its adjacent street are documented from the 1470s, while the current palace replaced the medieval castle Tre Kronor after a fire destroyed it in 1697. This rebuilding transformed this location into the primary entrance of the new royal residence in the city center.
This plaza serves as the heart of Gamla Stan, where locals and visitors gather to experience the royal setting and surrounding historic buildings. You will often see people pausing to photograph the palace, rest on benches, or simply enjoy the setting while the grand building creates a formal presence around them.
The plaza is freely accessible and easily walkable from the old town; the adjacent waterfront offers pleasant views as well. Visitors should know that peak times can bring crowds, and the surrounding areas often fill with tour groups.
This location serves as the reference point for all street numbers throughout Stockholm, with an obelisk marking the central origin of the city's numbering system. This unique system makes the plaza a cartographic anchor point with real significance for the entire city.
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