Gamla Stan

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Gamla stan

Gamla stan is the old town of Stockholm, Sweden and consists primarily of the island Stadsholmen. The surrounding Riddarholmen, Helgeandsholmen, and Strömsborg are officially part of, but not included in Gamla stan.

The town dates back to the 13th century, and there are many medieval alleyways, cobbled streets, and also North German architecture has had a strong influence in the Old Town's construction.

From the mid 19th to the mid 20th century Gamla stan was thought to be a slum, many of its historical buildings were left in disrepair, and just after World War 2, several blocks together with five alleys were demolished for the enlargement of the Parliament. From the 1980s, though, it has become a tourist attraction as the appeal of its medieval, Renaissance architecture and later additions have been valued by later generations.

Stortorget is the name of the large square in the center of Gamla Stan, which is encircled by old merchants' houses including the Stockholm Stock Exchange Building.
As well as being home to the Stockholm Cathedral, the Nobel Museum, and the Riddarholm church, Gamla stan also hosts Kungliga slottet, Sweden's baroque Royal Palace, constructed in the 18th century after the previous palace Tre Kronor burned down. The House of Knights is in the north-west corner of Gamla stan.

The restaurant Den Gyldene Freden is situated here, has been in business since 1722 and according to the Guinness Book of Records is the oldest existing restaurant with an unmodified interior.

The largest of the attractions in the borough is the Royal Palace, one of the largest palaces in the world with over 600 rooms. Besides the reception rooms, there are several interesting museums in the Palace, including the Royal Armory, with royal costumes and armors. A must see is the parade of soldiers and the daily changing of the guard.

Rica Hotel Gamla Stan, Freys Hotel, Stockholm are some of the hotels in the area, with prices starting from 90 euros per night.

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Royal Dramatic Theatre
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Stockholm Central Station
Stockholm City Hall
Stockholm Concert Hall
Stockholm International Fairs
Stockholm Tourist Centre
Stockholm Viking Line Terminal
Stockholm-Arlanda Airport
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Stockholm-Skavsta Airport
Stockholm-Vasteras Airport
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