Sightseeing in Stockholm - what to see. Complete travel guide
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The majority of high quality restaurants are located in the heart of the city. Villa Kallhagen restaurant is very popular among both tourists and locals. Among the specialties of this place …
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Since 1891 Skansen, the oldest ethnographic museum in the open air in the world, has been the favorite place for unhurried walks among Stockholm residents of all ages. In Skansen
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The Royal Palace (Kungliga slottet)
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Local residents are distinguished by superior knowledge of etiquette. They are very polite and courteous. Punctuality and diligence, thoroughness and accuracy are the main features that …
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The Stockholm City Hall (Stadshuset) with its sparkling golden roof
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Storkyrkan S. Nikolay
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The majority of historic sites preserved on the territory of the old city are located in the Old Center. Here you can see a beautiful Cathedral of St. Nicholas, several buildings of the 13th …
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Since 1935 the Royal Opera
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Tourists, who enjoy nightlife activities and energetic dances till dawn, should definitely visit the disco located in Berselii Park. Near the park are located several cozy bars, in which you …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Stockholm and surroundings
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Shopping streets in Stockholm
♥ Shopping area ' Drottninggatan' Stockholm, 0.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Birger Jarlsgatan' Stockholm, 1.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Biblioteksgatan' Stockholm, 1.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Götgatan' Stockholm, 2.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Drottninggatan' Stockholm, 0.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Birger Jarlsgatan' Stockholm, 1.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Biblioteksgatan' Stockholm, 1.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Götgatan' Stockholm, 2.6 km from the center. On the map
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Survived castles around Stockholm
♥ Castle 'Stockholm Palace Stockholm' , 1.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Karlberg Castle' , 1.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Haga Palace Hagaparken' Stockholm, 3.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Rosendal Palace' , 3.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Ulvsunda Castle' , 4.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Stockholm Palace Stockholm' , 1.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Karlberg Castle' , 1.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Haga Palace Hagaparken' Stockholm, 3.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Rosendal Palace' , 3.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Ulvsunda Castle' , 4.9 km from the center. On the map
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National and city parks around Stockholm
♥ Nature Park 'Alazea' , 12.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Tyresta' , 20.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Ängsö' , 51.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Färnebofjärden' , 119.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Gotska Sandön' , 128.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Nature Park 'Alazea' , 12.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Tyresta' , 20.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Ängsö' , 51.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Färnebofjärden' , 119.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Gotska Sandön' , 128.3 km from the center. On the map
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Art galleries in Stockholm and around
♥ Art museum 'Nationalmuseum' Stockholm, 1.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Moderna Museet' Stockholm, 2.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Tensta Konsthall' Stockholm, 10.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Nationalmuseum' Stockholm, 1.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Moderna Museet' Stockholm, 2.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Tensta Konsthall' Stockholm, 10.7 km from the center. On the map
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Sights around Stockholm from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Pioneen Center
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Distance from Stockholm center - 19.4 km.
Some employees are forced to stay in it for several weeks or even months. To make it easier for them to tolerate the absence of natural sunlight, a special system was integrated in the center that mimics the change of day and night. The old bunker is so reliable that it can easily survive even the impact of a hydrogen bomb. It is strictly prohibited to enter it. Numerous pictures of the "Pionen" centre allow to evaluate its ultramodern furniture. It makes the data center similar to an object from fantastic films about the distant future. …
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Royal Domain of Drottningholm
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Distance from Stockholm center - 9.3 km.
There are amazing Chinese houses in the garden. They were built in the mid 18th century, when Europe was keen on Chinese architecture. The French baroque park decorated with fountains and exquisite bronze sculptures deserves special attention. During the reign of King Gustav III, the English garden was laid out around the palace. It also managed to survive to the present day. Artificial ponds with a system of canals and bridges decorate the space there. …
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Expo 2020 in Dubai Was Visited by More Than 7 Million Visitors
If you haven’t visited this event yet, there is still time to book a hotel in Dubai because Expo 2020 Dubai runs until 31 March 2022. People who are unable to visit the emirate can make a virtual tour on the Expo 2020 website. By the way, the virtual visitation has already reached 31.6 million by the end of December.
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If you haven’t visited this event yet, there is still time to book a hotel in Dubai because Expo 2020 Dubai runs until 31 March 2022. People who are unable to visit the emirate can make a virtual tour on the Expo 2020 website. By the way, the virtual visitation has already reached 31.6 million by the end of December.
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