| When you travel to Stockholm, the capital of | | | | spectacular architecture. A summer walk in |
| Sweden, you shouldn't miss its wonderful | | | | the garden is a very relaxing experience, |
| selections of museums and other cultural | | | | eventually leading you to... |
| sights. Stockholm is an old city, with plenty | | | | |
| of historic landmarks. It's not all about | | | | The Chinese Pavilion |
| historic museums how ever; there are many | | | | |
| other interesting places to visit as well. If | | | | Built by King Adolf Fredrik in the midst of |
| you have a few days over, you could easily | | | | the 18th century, this pavilion now is |
| spend your time at any or all of these | | | | considered an UNESCO World Heritage Site. It |
| museums. | | | | is located right beside the Drottningholm |
| | | | Palace. |
| The Royal Castle | | | | |
| | | | For those not interested in history, there |
| For those interested in history, a trip to | | | | are several other museums more focused on; |
| the Royal Castle is a must. Built in the 18th | | | | Art, Culture, Children, animals, nature or |
| century by Nicodemus Tessin, this is perhaps | | | | even maritime navigation. The number of |
| the museum with the best architecture. It's | | | | museums makes it impossible to cover them |
| not all about the exterior though, the | | | | all, but the most noticeable are; |
| interior and decoration is famous all over | | | | |
| the world. | | | | The Museum of Natural History |
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| While already at the castle, one shouldn't | | | | A museum focused on education and natural |
| miss... | | | | science, with a very "hands on" exhibition. |
| | | | Many areas of the museum are entirely made |
| The Royal Armory | | | | for "learning by doing", letting visitors - |
| | | | young and old - exploring many aspects of |
| Filled with actual clothing from famous | | | | science and physics. This museum is also |
| royalties of Sweden, the royal armory is very | | | | housing... |
| interesting for those interested in medieval | | | | |
| times. See clothes worn by fallen Kings, | | | | Cosmonova |
| stained and scarred from battle, or see | | | | |
| beautiful gowns worn by Queens and other | | | | This giant 760 m² IMAX dome theatre is |
| royalties. The royal armory is located in the | | | | showing various movies several times a day. |
| basement of the Royal castle. | | | | Although no actual Hollywood movies plays |
| | | | here, the planetarium, and its giant screen, |
| The medieval museum | | | | makes any film a great experience. Most films |
| | | | are educational in their nature, but the |
| An underground museum, with focus on medieval | | | | focus is on the photography, making full use |
| times showing how Stockholm was founded and | | | | of the huge screen. |
| later grew. Historic views of Stockholm, | | | | |
| which was an important export port as early | | | | Just across the road from Cosmonova and the |
| as the 13th century. See parts of the 16th | | | | museum of natural history you will find... |
| century city wall, or look at old monk | | | | |
| habitats - the choice is yours. | | | | The Botanic Garden of Bergius |
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| Another beautiful castle is... | | | | For those who love flowers, plants and herbs, |
| | | | this botanical garden is a must. The famous |
| The Drottningholm Palace | | | | Victoria house is known for the world's |
| | | | largest water lily, but the variation of |
| Located some 20 kilometers outside Stockholm | | | | herbs and plants are absolute world class. |
| city, this is where the Swedish royalties | | | | |
| actually live. While you can't visit their | | | | These are just a few of many museums |
| part of the palace, you can visit other parts | | | | Stockholm has to offer, if you travel there - |
| of the building. This palace is known for its | | | | Make sure to find the museum of choice. |
| extraordinary garden, as well as its | | | | |