Thursday, August 21, 2014

A good day in Stockholm!!

Built on 14 islands, Stockholm is a wonder. Water is everywhere, so pure that you can swim and fish in the heart of the city. In the vicinity lies a vast archipelago of 24,000 islands.

With its small size and its status as capital, Stockholm also offers many and varied in minimum time discoveries. In the center of Stockholm, the old neighborhoods, museums and royal castles gather for the tourist can stroll calmly walk (or boat) across the city. The perfect exotic destination, whether for a weekend in the city or an extended stay.

A visit to Stockholm bypassing Ostermalm would be a shame. This neighborhood is the most exclusive and luxurious place in town. There are many large very prestigious shops (Louis Vuitton, Armani, Boss, Guess, Gucci), but also a nice theater and several concert halls.
Nearby you will discover the beautiful royal stables of Sweden, embassies and the Museum of Music.

Nature / National Parks / Zoo / Reserves

Specifically located on the island of Djurgården, Skansen is a park-outdoor museum designed specifically to recreate life in Sweden as it once was. Spread over 300,000 square meters, this huge space conservation of Swedish culture is composed of more than 150 old buildings reassembled piece by piece and an amazing replica of a typical Swedish town of time. You can also find a zoo.

Parks and Gardens

Ekoparken is the first urban national park in the world, consisting of the Royal Parks of Djurgarden, Ulriksdal and Haga. It offers 25 km2 of green spaces and natural bodies of fresh water in the heart of Stockholm.
The best way to find out is by bike!

cultural Heritage

Gamla Stan is considered the old town of Stockholm. Of all the cobbled character medieval streets, you can indulge in the croqueurs shops selling tourist souvenirs and many other unusual objects. The district has not a lot of small churches and museums but also and especially the royal palace in Stockholm, the official residence of the king.
If you have a little luck you can watch the daily changing of the guard at the Royal Palace.

Cultural Heritage / Urban Culture / monuments

The field of Drottningholm is the private residence of the royal family. World Heritage of UNESCO, he shall bring together a huge castle, a theater, numerous parks and gardens and a Chinese pavilion.

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