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
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(slide show photos by meappropriatestyle)
