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Stockholm - Venice of the North
Photo Album Part I |
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Stockholm, nicknamed "Venice of the North," might be actually more beautiful than the real thing (or at least cleaner). I first visited Stockholm in 1993 (in the same
Contiki Tour that took me to Copenhagen). It is great to re-visit this place after 12 long years have passed. I also had a chance to visit an old friend, whom I hadn't seen for almost 11 years!!
There are 64 islands that form the city of Stockholm. The old town, Gamla Stan, itself is loacted on a small island. Across the lake, the Skasen open-air museum (the oldest one in the world), Nordic Museum, and Vassa Museum are located on another island. In June, it doesn't get dark untill after 11pm (Well, that means 'nightlife' starts late). It is a very great place to visit (now my No, 8 city in the world). The downside is: it is also a quite expensive place to visit.
Please click the thumbnail on the pictures to see enlarged images
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Stockholm City Hall, it's also where the Nobel Award Ceremony takes place every year. |
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Nordic Museum on Djurgarden Island. |
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Outside the Royal Palace in Gamla Stan |
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A street corner in the Old Town (Gamla Stan) |
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This is Stockholm's narrowest lane, less than 1 meter wide. |
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In the Skansen open-air Museum |
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Taking a cable car to the top of Skansen open-air museum. |
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A traditional windmill in Skansen. |
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