Stockholm:

capital city of Sweden

an archipelago positioned on the Baltic Sea

spread over 14 islands connected by a system of bridges

(image from cruisingstockholm.com):

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first written account, which referenced the city dates back to the 13th century

its Gamla Stan ( Old Town) is of medieval origins,  lined with cobblestone roads

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picturesque vistas:

sea scenary-    tranquil waters, boats, sail ships

stately architectural structures-   public buildings and royal palaces

exteriors of residential dwellings painted in muted hues of orange and yellow

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city of the Nobel Prize awards ceremony

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monetary unit is the krona (kr)

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shopping areas of vintage shops, designer boutiques and

Swedish labels-  Acne Studios, Flippa K., Cheap Monday,

Tiger of Sweden and others

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a java lover’s paradise!:

an abundance of excellent coffee houses

delicious pasteries:

there’s even a “Chewy Cake Day”, celebrated on 7 November-

the chocolate chewy cake is the best,  yum!

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rich in galleries and museums–

Nationalmuseum (the national gallery), presently closed for renovative works,

is home to a permanent collection of works dating from the medieval era to

modern / contemporary pieces

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Stockholm,  Sweden

A Walk About

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(slide show photos by meappropriatestyle)