Museum Tre Kronor, History museum in Gamla stan, Stockholm, Sweden
Museum Tre Kronor occupies the vaulted cellars beneath Stockholm Palace and displays archaeological finds from the medieval fortress structure. The exhibition presents stonework, pottery fragments, and other remains that document the different construction phases of the castle.
Tre Kronor Castle began as a defensive fortress in the 13th century and was expanded into a royal residence. A devastating fire destroyed the castle completely in 1697, after which the present-day Stockholm Palace was built on the same site.
The name Tre Kronor comes from the three crowns that symbolized the Kalmar Union linking Scandinavia. Visitors can observe how this emblem represented royal power across the centuries through objects on display.
Access is directly from the palace grounds, and the underground spaces are well-lit and safe to walk through. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes since the ground is uneven and some areas feel quite cold and damp.
The entrance pathway passes through a five-meter-thick castle wall dating to the 13th century that remains preserved today. This massive defensive structure shows how solidly the fortifications of this early fortress were built.
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