Through Stockholm Old Town

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Through Stockholm Old Town

Stockholm City, Stockholm

by mikaela

  • 40 minutes / 0.6km
  • 18

Explore the narrow alleyways and amazing history and architecture of Gamla Stan in Stockholm.

  • Public toilets
  • Refreshments
  • Hilly & steep
  • Paid-for attraction
  • Public transport

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  1. Step 1: Gamla stan, ”Old Town”, is one of Europe’s most preserved and large medieval centers. This is where Sweden’s capital was created way back in the 1200’s.

  2. Step 2: Now, the area is filled with tourists and exclusive housing and attractions, but earlier in history Gamla Stan was filled with the absolute poorest residents and a distinct odor from fish and garbage.

  3. Now it’s really pretty with it’s narrow alleys and Historic buildings ⛪️

    Step 3: Now it’s really pretty with it’s narrow alleys and Historic buildings ⛪️

  4. The bottom parts of the houses usually holds restaurants and storefronts, the to parts is usually exclusive office spaces or amazing homes.

    Step 4: The bottom parts of the houses usually holds restaurants and storefronts, the to parts is usually exclusive office spaces or amazing homes.

  5. The cobbled stones runs through the entire area, so lift your feet and watch where you’re stepping.

    Step 5: The cobbled stones runs through the entire area, so lift your feet and watch where you’re stepping.

  6. Cute 😍

    Step 6: Cute 😍

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