The Arkitektur Museet is located in Skeppsholmen (08/587-27-000) and is a tremendous museum of architecture that provides insight into the history of the buildings and landmarks in the city. The library inside the museum has over twenty-five thousand volumes, the majority of which have been donated by Swedish architects. The collections of exhibits are outstanding, and you can see two million drawings, documents, and sketches in this amazing museum.

The Riddarholm Church (08/402-61-30) was constructed in the 13th century, and this ancient building still holds its ground firmly and with authority. Nearly all of the royal heads of state have been buried here at the Riddarholm, and the church continues to be a cultural and spiritual landmark of the city.

The Kungliga Slottet and a collection of related museums are located in Kungliga Husgerådskammaren (08/402-61-34) and serves as home to Sweden's royal family, as well. There are only a few royal residences in all of Europe that are open to the public, and this is one of them. You can visit the lovely palace almost any day of the year. The design and style reflect the era in which the palace was constructed. It was begun in 1691, and took sixty years to complete. The royal treasury can be found in the cellar, and it is full of extravagant jewelry, crowns, and weaponry that date back to the 16th century.

While in Stockholm, be sure to visit City Hall, located Hantverksgatan 1 in downtown Stockholm. The impressive structure, featuring lovely gardens, two piazzas, and an imposing exterior façade, was built between 1911-1923. This building is also where the world-famous Nobel Prizes are awarded annually. You can enter City Hall only by taking one of two daily tours. Contact the City Hall Tour Information Line (08/508-29-059) for specifics.