The Royal Palace of Sweden

The Royal Palace of Sweden

Introduction: The Royal Palace of Sweden was built in the 17th century as a square-shaped small castle. In front of the main entrance stand two stone lions, guarded by two soldiers wearing over one-foot-tall red tassel military hats and medieval-style uniforms, holding rifles. The guard changing ceremony is usually held at 12:00 noon on weekdays, and at 13:10 on Sundays and holidays. This is the place where the king conducts official business and hosts ceremonies, and it is also a major tourist attraction in Stockholm. The parts of the palace open to the public include: the Royal Apartments, the Gustav III Museum of Antiquities, the Treasury, the Three Crowns Museum, and the Royal Armoury. Inside the palace, visitors can admire various gold and silver treasures, exquisite tableware, as well as beautiful murals and reliefs.

Stockholm, Sweden