4 Reasons Why Should You Visit Gamla Stan in Stockholm

Europe is a large continent with various sensational places to visit. If you are someone who wants to visit an exotic destination but do not have much time in hands then Europe has plenty of medieval towns where you can have a memorable time of your life.

One of these towns that we are talking about is Stockholm`s Old Town, Gamla Stan – which is one of Europe`s largest and brilliantly preserved medieval city centers in Europe. Steeped in history, this town was founded in 1252. Punctuated with narrow streets and grand buildings, the town is stunning and has been giving globetrotters major vacation goals.

You can easily book flights from London to Stockholm to visit this town as our short guide will help you explore the highlights of this beautiful town:

The Royal Palace

The Swedish Royal Palace is currently accommodating the offices of the Royal Family and is located on the same land as its predecessor. The medieval Tre Kronor Castle was destroyed in a fire in the 17^th century. There are five museums that are now open to the public showcasing the Hall of the State, the Treasury, the silver throne of Queen Kristina and more. The interiors are decorated in the Rococo style but the major pull is a ceremony of ‘the Change of the Guard’ that occurs daily.

Swedish Parliament

The tine island of Helgeandsholmen is home to the Swedish Parliament that covers half of the island. The stunning building of Parliament is built in the Neo-classical style with a Neo-Baroque façade and two wings along with large Corinthian columns. Also the best part about it is that the building has a large glass gallery located above the hall, which allows you to observe the ongoing parliamentary session. So if you ever dreamt of witnessing a session in the parliament, this is your chance. Book flights from London to Stockholm to visit here.

Vasamuseet

If the gruesome story of Titanic makes you curious then visit Vasamuseet, which is one of the most famous maritime museums worldwide. The museum exhibits the salvaged remains of a 17^th-century war ship Vasa. The warship sank on her maiden voyage in the year 1628, just after few minutes from its launch. The ship can be viewed from six levels despite nobody is permitted to get onboard.

Storkyrkan

Storkyrkan is the Royal Cathedral of Sweden which is also the oldest church in Gamla Stan. The church was originally built as Chapel in the 12^th century. In 14^th century, the chapel was destroyed due to a massive fire that broke down and was rebuilt as Basilica. Since its restoration it has undergone through several changes and reconstructions. The interiors are beautifully done in a Gothic style while the exterior is a fine example of the Baroque style. The major attraction is the life-size sculpture of St George and the Dragon.

If you are looking to dig a little into the medieval history, Gamla Stan can be your best bet. It`s cheaper, cleaner and unabashedly beautiful. You can easily book flights from London to Stockholm to reach here. To book tickets visit flightsnfare.co.uk.