Anyone coming to Stockholm for the first time should definitely visit Gamla Stan. Gamla Stan is, in a way, the original cell of Stockholm. The city expanded from here. Today, …

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Glen Sobel

April 29, 2024

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Gamla stan (Swedish; actually gamla staden, "the old town") is the old town of the Swedish capital Stockholm, located on the island of Stadsholmen. It is located in the Södermalm district. In Gamla stan you can find the castle built by Nicodemus Tessin the Younger as well as the two churches Storkyrkan (St. Nicholas Church) and Tyska kyrkan (German Church). In the Storkyrkan you can find the outstanding medieval equestrian sculpture of St. George fighting the dragon by Bernt Notke, which can also be found in bronze in the old town.

As a tourist you really have to come here.

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Henrik N

May 12, 2021

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Take your time and criss-cross through old town. Don't miss the less crowded streets where you can find true oases.

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