Stockholm is located on several islands on the east coast of Sweden, at the mouth of Lake Mälaren. The capital city of Sweden, it is also the country’s largest municipality, apart from being its largest continuously built-up area. The city also serves as the seat of Sweden's principal stock exchange. People have slowly started exploring Stockholm, the city with a rich history and striking contrasts. It is the place where you will find medieval buildings standing hand-in-hand with modern architectural wonders. As you move outside the city, you will come across the archipelago of 24 000 islands, which seem to beckon you to explore their sandy beaches. If you want to know more about this magnificent city, make use of the information given below.
Fun & Interesting Facts about Stockholm
- Stockholm is the capital of Sweden, along with being the largest city in the country.
- Stockholm houses Swedish Government, the Parliament and also the official residence of the Swedish Monarch.
- Since 13th century, Stockholm has been serving as the political and economic center of Sweden.
- Stockholm was established in 1252, by Birger Jarl, as a fortified island defense outpost against Baltic pirates.
- Stockholm formally became the national capital of Sweden in 1634.
- Stockholm is often known as the ‘World’s Smallest Big City’ or the ‘World’s Biggest Small Town’.
- Stockholm is ranked as one of the ten most popular congress destinations in the world.
- Stockholm’s oldest surviving building is The Riddarholmskyrkan (Riddarholm Church), a Franciscan monastery built in 1270.
- In 1710, a catastrophic plague obliterated about one third of Stockholm’s population.
- Stockholm became the venue for the award of the first Nobel Prizes, in the year 1901.
- Stockholm Globe Arena is currently the largest hemispherical building in the world.
- Stockholm became the ‘European City of Culture’ in 1998.
- Stockholm's subway is also known as the world's longest art gallery, with the majority of its stations being adorned paintings, sculptures and mosaics.
