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Stockholm, capital of Sweden, is built on many islands. Boat trips are popular, including out to the new royal palace at Drottningholm and to other islands in the archipelago including Vaxholm.
Gamla Stan (the old town) includes the Royal Palace and Parliament. North of Gamla Stan is the modern city centre, and the nearby City Hall gives impressive views onto Gamla Stan (see also night views).
On Djurgarden is the Vasa museum, containing a 17th century warship which sank minutes after launch and was recovered in 1961 after 333 years underwater. Also on the island is Skansen, a park containing traditional Swedish buildings and native animals. The TV tower just north of Djurgarden is good for views over the islands.
Top 20 Stockholm photographs.