This was part of A day in Stockholm 🇸🇪 🔗.
The Free Tour Stockholm City started at the Familjegrupp sculpture, a touching bronze monument of a family located near the Gamla Stan metro station. As we moved towards Munkbron, we enjoyed a clear view of the iconic Riddarholmen Church across the water, which serves as the final resting place for most Swedish monarchs.
We passed the grand House of Nobility, a fine example of Dutch Classicism architecture. Crossing the Stallbron, the oldest bridge in Stockholm, we were treated to an impressive view of the Parliament House (Riksdagshuset), which occupies nearly the entire island of Helgeandsholmen.
Next, we walked to Gustav Adolfs torg to see the King Gustav II Adolf statue, located right in front of the Royal Opera. We then headed to the “King’s Garden” (KungsträdgÃ¥rden) to see the Karl XII Statue, where the king is depicted pointing east toward his military campaigns in Russia.
Continuing our walk, we passed through Blasieholmstorg, a square famous for its large bronze horse statue. Our guide then led us to Berzelii Park to see the Till Raoul Wallenberg memorial, a somber tribute to the diplomat who saved thousands of lives during the Holocaust, followed by the John Ericsson monument, which honors the inventor of the ship propeller.
Our last stop was the Royal Dramatic Theatre (Dramaten). This stunning Art Nouveau building, with its distinctive gold-leaf detailing, has been Sweden’s most famous stage for spoken drama since 1908. The statue of Margareta Krook, one of Stockholm’s most unique public artworks, is located just outside.
