Sweden Regions and Cities

Gamla Stan, Stockholm

"Gamla Stan" in Swedish means "Old town". This area began to be built in the 13th century and gave rise to the Swedish capital. Here is the Royal Palace, the Church of St. Nicholas, Stortorget square and other attractions. In the area of Gamla Stan preserved the old layout of streets and buildings in the style of "brick" gothic 17-18 centuries
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Brahehus Castle Ruins

The castle belonged to Count Per Brahe the younger (Per Brahe den yngre), the brother of a famous Swedish politician and educator, which he built for his wife Kristina Katarina Stenbock (read more )