• Konserthuset Stockholm - We begin our tour outside the Konserthuset, Stockholm Concert Hall, where you’ll receive a brief introduction to Sweden and Stockholm.

• Kungstornen - The Kungstornen (King’s Towers) are twin skyscrapers built between 1919 and 1925. They are considered Europe’s first modern skyscrapers.

• Sergels Torg - A comprehensive renewal of Stockholm city was planned for several decades, decided by the Stockholm town council in 1945, and executed during the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. This project led to the demolition of over 750 buildings to make way for new infrastructure and redevelopment. The renewal of Stockholm city was the largest urban development project in Sweden to date and has been both criticized and admired nationally and internationally. It is regarded as one of the largest city renewals in Europe after World War II, even including cities severely damaged during the war.

• Kulturhuset - The House of Culture (Swedish: Kulturhuset) is a cultural center located south of Sergels torg in central Stockholm, Sweden. Today, Kulturhuset is a symbol of Stockholm and the rise of modernism in Sweden.

• Brunkebergstorg - Brunkebergstorg is a square in the Norrmalm district of central Stockholm. During the city redevelopment in the 1960s, almost all the older buildings around the square were demolished. Today, the square is dominated by financial institutions such as the Riksbank, but in the late 2010s, hotels and restaurants were also established here.

One particularly interesting project is “Urban Escape,” which has a fascinating background:

The real estate company AMF interviewed 500 young people, both students and working professionals, about their ideal future workplace. The brief answer: an experience. They spoke more about feelings and experiences than buildings. This concept was the foundation for Urban Escape. Now, for example, Spotify has its office here.

• Gustav II Adolfs Statue - Gustav II Adolf, the grandson of Gustav Vasa, was one of Sweden’s greatest warrior kings. During his reign, the Baltic Sea almost became an inland sea surrounded by Swedish territories. It was also during his reign that the Vasa ship was built!
• Parliament Building (Riksdagshuset) - The predecessor of the parliament (riksdagen) was the “Riksdag of the Estates” (Ståndsriksdagen), where Nobility, Clergy, Burghers, and Peasants met separately for discussions before meeting the King in the palace. Until its dissolution in 1866, this institution was the highest authority in Sweden next to the King. In 1866, a parliament with two chambers was introduced, but still without equal voting rights for all citizens. The first elections with general suffrage were held in 1921 after a long political struggle led by liberals and socialists.
• Royal Palace - Our next stop is “Lejonbacken” on the north side of the Royal Palace. Peter the Great of Russia ended Sweden’s ambitions of being a great power in Northern Europe. Karl XII, the last of our warrior kings, is still pointing east (i.e., the statue is pointing), where he and his army, the Caroleans, initially had some great victories but were ultimately defeated by Peter the Great in Poltava in 1709.

The Age of Enlightenment, with its growing interest in arts and science, influenced Sweden. Gustav III, an enlightened despot with a great interest in theatre, made several contributions in these fields.

Outside the Royal Palace, there is a statue of Carl XIV Johan, who was king of Sweden from 1818 to 1844. This king, the first of the Bernadottes, was brought to Sweden from France in the early 19th century to reclaim what was lost to the Russians. Instead, he focused on diplomacy, building infrastructure, and developing education. In 2014, Sweden celebrated 200 years of peace. The industrial revolution, natural resources, and significant Swedish inventions laid the foundation for a welfare state, and several entrepreneurs continued this development into the 20th and 21st centuries.

• Stockholm Old Town - Stockholm Old Town is one of the best-preserved medieval city centers in Europe. After passing the Royal Palace, we will walk along the narrow cobblestoned alleyways to learn about Stockholm’s history and hear the story of Sweden’s birth.
• Stortorget - Stortorget is the central square of Old Town, home to several restaurants and cafes. The Nobel Prize Museum is also located at Stortorget. The Swedish Royal Academies designate the winners of the most prestigious prizes in many important fields of science and art.

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