The Royal Palace (Kungliga Slottet in Swedish) was built between 1697 and 1754 on the site was previously a fortress built by Birger Jarl in the 13th century. Being the official residence of the King of Sweden, it is the world’s biggest palace that is still used by the head of the country. It also functions as the setting for most of the official receptions of the monarchy.
Christinae Church (Christinae kyrka) in Gothenburg, Sweden
The church is named after the Queen Christina who made donations for the building. When the town of Gothenburg was founded, the increasing number of German and Dutch people needed a place for their religious practise.
Gamla Stan – The Old Town in Stockholm, Sweden
Gamla Stan (meaning “the Old Town”) has a feel of history with it. Dating back to the 1200s, it is the historical center and captivating place that is worth visiting while in Stockholm. The Royal Palace and the Swedish parliament are located in the northern part of Gamla Stan. The Stock Exchange Building is also located in the Old Town.
Vigeland Sculpture Park in Oslo, Norway
Northwest from the Oslo city centre, in Frogner Park, one can visit the Vigeland Sculpture Park. It contains 212 full-size sculptures and 600 figures designed by Gustav Vigeland.
The Lutheran Cathedral in Helsinki, Finland
The Helsinki Cathedral (Helsingin tuomiokirkko in Finnish) had its 200th anniversary in 2002. Located on a hill that can be viewed from most southeastern parts of the Helsinki city centre, this beautiful neoclassical style white cathedral with a green dome is an essential part of the silhouettes of Helsinki.
Germany’s River Cruises
Germany’s river cruising boats are growing in popularity over the years in the sense that several tourists have a nice time on board. Many rivers run across the country and they add fervor to the river landscape brought about by the Rhine, Danube, Moselle and Elbe to name a few.
The State Library of Bamberg, Germany
There are more than 14,000 libraries in Germany. The State Library of Bamberg in Bavaria which is one of the oldest of the German libraries was founded in the year 1803. The Library has been housed since 1965 in the former royal ‘New Residence’ of the bishop of Bamberg. This is the first library where woodcut illustrated books written in the German language found place. Priority is given to humanities in the Bamberg State Library. 450,000 volumes of research material is stored in the form of manuscripts. Researches throng to the Bamgerg State Library to refer to these volumes and pursue their research work.