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Join me on a walk through Stockholm on Sweden's National Day, as we visit some of the city's most iconic locations:
Skeppsbron (The Ship's Bridge):
A historic quay along the eastern side of Gamla Stan (Old Town).
It was a key location for trade and maritime connections in past centuries.
Slottsbacken (Palace Hill):
The path leading up to the Royal Palace in Stockholm.
Known for its historic buildings and views of the palace.
Yttre borggården (Outer Castle Courtyard):
The outer courtyard of the Royal Palace.
Used for official ceremonies and the changing of the guard.
Högvaktsterrassen (The Main Guard Terrace):
A terrace next to the Royal Palace where the main guard is stationed.
A great spot to watch the changing of the guard ceremonies.
Storkyrkan (The Great Church):
The main church of the Stockholm Diocese.
Founded in the 13th century and known for its impressive interiors.
Trångsund (Narrow Strait Street):
A narrow street in Old Town leading to Storkyrkan.
Famous for its historic buildings and atmosphere.
Stortorget (The Great Square):
The oldest square in Stockholm.
Known for its historical significance and the building of the Swedish Academy.
Kåkbrinken (Shack Slope Street):
A historic street leading to Stortorget.
Named after the old wooden houses (kåkar) that once stood there.
Västerlånggatan (The Western Long Street):
One of the main shopping streets in Old Town.
Known for its shops, restaurants, and historical ambiance.
Mynttorget (The Coin Square):
A square near the parliament and the palace.
Historically, it was a place where coins were minted.
Stallbron (The Stable Bridge):
A bridge over the Strömmen river, connecting the palace and parliament.
The name relates to the royal stables that were once nearby.
Sveriges riksdag (The Parliament Building):
The building of the Swedish Parliament.
Important legislative decisions are made here.
Riksbron (The State Bridge):
A bridge connecting the parliament with the rest of the city.
Known for its views of government buildings.
Strömgatan (The Stream Street):
A street along the northern side of the Strömmen river.
Famous for its picturesque views and proximity to key government buildings.
Gustav Adolfs Torg (Gustav Adolf's Square):
A square named after King Gustav Adolf.
Home to many important buildings, including the Royal Opera.
Kungliga Operan (The Royal Opera):
The main opera house of Sweden.
Built in the 18th century, known for its performances and architecture.
Karl XII torg (Charles XII's Square):
A square named after King Charles XII.
Known for its monument to the king and historical significance.
Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
00:16 - Stockholm
00:36 - Skeppsbron (The Ship's Bridge)
01:23 - Slottsbacken (Palace Hill)
03:18 - Yttre borggården (Outer Castle Courtyard)
04:02 - Högvaktsterrassen (The Main Guard Terrace)
04:50 - Storkyrkan (The Great Church
08:06 - Trångsund (Narrow Strait Street)
09:01 - Stortorget (The Great Square)
09:54 - Kåkbrinken (Shack Slope Street
10:44 - Västerlånggatan (The Western Long Street)
14:13 - Mynttorget (The Coin Square)
14:36 - Stallbron (The Stable Bridge)
15:20 - Sveriges riksdag (The Parliament Building)
16:26 - Riksbron (The State Bridge)
17:24 - Strömgatan (The Stream Street)
18:38 - Gustav Adolfs Torg (Gustav Adolf's Square)
19:23 - Kungliga Operan (The Royal Opera)
22:10 - Karl XII torg (Charles XII's Square)