Stockholm Royal Palace Steeped in Swedish Grandeur
Stockholm Palace is a magnificent relic of a Swedish age. I have no idea what it was like to go through the doors of the reigning Monarchy’s magnificent Palace in that era. But I can give you a sneak peek at what I observed when I visited this palace in the 21st-century! Stockholm Palace is the official palace of the current King of Sweden, and it is floored with an Italian plan. This Palace is available to the public as long as the King is on the move.
Despite taking a guided tour, much of my exploration was pursued in silence. The crimson blue carpet trailed me everywhere I went. Something about this Royal residence appeals to me much. To put it another way, I felt more than I could listen at the time. The artworks, collectables, antiques, or perhaps simply the sense of grandeur – it’s difficult to say which of these enthralled me the most. All, I believe!
I passed through various chambers made by and for King Gustavus Adolphus in the 17th century while walking on the blue carpet. The Hall of State, the Royal Chapel, the Regalia of Sweden, and the ‘Tre-Kronor’ Museum were among the rooms I visited.
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The Grandeur of Stockholm Palace
Stockholm Palace, she claimed, is built on the same location as the TreKronor Manor, from what little I recall of what my guide told me. TreKronor Manor was completely destroyed in a great fire in the 13th century.
After that, in the late 16th century, the Royal Stockholm Palace (Stadsholmen) was built on the same site.
The Hall of State and the Hall of Chivalry were the first stops on my trip. I noticed Queen Kristina’s silver throne within the Hall of State, which delighted me on another level.
Then there’s a close study of the old regal wardrobe, royal carriages, and things from the Royal Stable.
Vast Courtyards and Cannons
I wrapped up my visit to Stockholm Palace by photographing its expansive gardens and picture-perfect Cannons. The impromptu ‘changing of the guard’ ritual was the most surprising element of the entire trip. Something that every tourist secretly desires to see! These guards have been guarding the Stockholm Royal Palace since the 15th century, and they’ve spent generations keeping the Royal Secrets safe.
By midday, the Palace becomes increasingly congested as more and more guests arrive. Every year, they say that 400 thousand tourists visit Stockholm Royal Palace. The entrance fee to the Palace is 180 Swedish Krona or INR 1400. The Royal Chamber, the 3 Kronor Treasury, and the Antiquities Museum are all accessible with this ticket.
I paid an additional SEK 20 for the guided tour. Getting a guided tour is, without a doubt, is the finest way to see Stockholm Royal Palace.
