Makalös, 17th-century palace in Kungsträdgården, Sweden
Makalös was a five-story palace building made of brick and stone with four corner towers, copper roofs, and Italian-style loggias positioned near Norrström. The structure combined sturdy Nordic construction with Southern European design elements.
The building was constructed in 1643 for nobleman Jakob De la Gardie and later served as the Royal Dramatic Theatre. It was destroyed by fire in 1825.
The building functioned as a residence with rooms designed for different purposes, from private living spaces to grand halls for celebrations and dancing. This mixed-use layout reflected how the nobility lived and gathered in Stockholm during the era.
The site of the former palace is marked at Karl XII's square, and you can see architectural elements at the Stockholm City Museum. The nearby metro station provides a good starting point for exploring the area.
Approximately fifty mascaron ornaments inspired by the original palace decorate the walls of the modern Kungsträdgården metro station. These ornaments connect the history of the vanished building to today's urban space.
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