Riddarfjärden

The western section of Gamla Stan is a small islet decorated with aristocratic 17th-century palaces and one of the city’s oldest churches.

The tombs of kings and queens, coats of arms and an interpretation of a scene from the Divine Comedy contribute to this church’s majestic interior.

Join a guided tour of the resplendent halls of this fortress-like municipal building, which is the host venue for the annual Nobel Prize banquet.

Learn how the initial architect of this ornate palace died early in the project and the building’s construction was ultimately completed by his son.

Democracy and transparency are key to this neoclassical political hub, where public hearings, debates and a historic parliamentary library are open to all.

This colorful square marking the center of the city has been an important meeting place for centuries.