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Gamla Stan, Stockholm, Sweden

Gamla Stan, Stockholm

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Gamla Stan, Stockholm

Architecture in Gamla Stan (“Old Town”), Stockholm.

Riddar Island in Gamla Stan (Old Town), Stockholm; the openwork spire of Riddarholm Church can be seen at right

Riddar Island, Stockholm

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Gamla Stan

district, Stockholm, Sweden

Also known as: Old Town

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Gamla Stan, Stockholm — Gamla Stan, StockholmRiddar Island in Gamla Stan (Old Town), Stockholm.

Stockholm: Stock Exchange building — Stockholm: Stock Exchange buildingThe Stock Exchange building, Stads Island, Stockholm.

Gamla Stan, Stockholm — Gamla Stan, StockholmBuildings from the 16th and 17th centuries lining a square in Gamla Stan, Stockholm.

Gamla Stan, the medieval center of Stockholm, Sweden. It consists of Stads Island, Helgeands Island, and Riddar Island. Most of the buildings in this area date from the 16th and 17th centuries and are legally protected from renovation. Stads Island contains the Royal Palace; Storkyrkan, also called the Cathedral, or Church, of St. Nicolas; the German Church; the House of Lords; the government offices; the Stock Exchange; and a number of other notable buildings. Riddar Island is dominated by the Riddarholm Church. The House of Parliament and the National Bank are on Helgeands Island.

The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.