Kungliga Slottet
 The
Swedish Royal Palace also called Kungliga Slottet is amongst Stockholm’s
premier tourist destinations. The royal residents is the world’s
largest original royal palace. The King and Queen prefer to live
at Drottningholm. Consequently, the Royal Palace is usually open
to the public. Inside you’ll find a lavish baroque decor.
Kungliga Slottet remains their official residents. The palace was
constructed on the site of the old palace that burned down in 1697.
Portions of the old palace that remained in tack were used in the
construction.
The changing of the guard occurs daily at 12:05 PM. The entertaining
event draws a large crowd. Unlike Buckingham Palace, visitors are
not constrained by a gate. Therefore, you’ll get a much better
view of the event. In the summer months the changing of the guard
is accompanied by a parade.
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