Slottsbacken, Pedestrian square at Royal Palace, Stockholm, Sweden
Slottsbacken extends eastward from Stockholm Cathedral and the Royal Palace to Skeppsbron street along the waterfront of the old town.
The street first appeared in records during the 1470s, while the current Royal Palace replaced the medieval castle Tre Kronor after its destruction in 1697.
The Royal Guards maintain their position at the palace since 1523, performing both security duties and ceremonial functions at this central location.
The Royal Palace contains 1,430 rooms and receives 800,000 visitors annually who can explore its museums, halls, and royal apartments.
All street numbers in Stockholm use the obelisk at Slottsbacken as their reference point, with certain small streets beginning from Birger Jarlsgatan.
GPS coordinates: 59.32614,18.07230
Latest update: March 4, 2025 16:34
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