Hemmet, Neoclassical building in Drottningholm, Sweden
Hemmet is a neoclassical building located on a hill north of Ekerövägen, featuring four two-story Doric columns and a wide sandstone staircase at its entrance. The structure displays the clean lines and formal proportions typical of administrative buildings from this era.
Gustav III commissioned the building in the 1780s after demolishing a previous structure, with architect Olof Tempelman designing the new edifice. From the early 1800s onward, it served as a residence connected to the royal household administration.
The building reflects the architectural traditions of late 18th-century royal estates in Sweden. Walking around it today, you can see how it fits into the formal landscape design that once served the Swedish monarchy.
The building is protected as a state monument and is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Drottningholm. Visitors can view the exterior and appreciate its setting within the surrounding landscape.
Originally, the building housed two separate households under one roof: the steward of Kungsgården occupied the ground floor while the Lovö parish priest lived above. This practical arrangement reveals how administrative and spiritual roles coexisted on the royal estate.
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