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Attractions & Activities: On Kungsholmen
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Stadshuset (Stockholm City Hall)
Built in what is called the "National Romantic Style," the Stockholm City Hall (Stadhuset), on the island of Kungsholmen, is one of the finest examples of modern architecture in Europe. Designed by Ragnar Ostberg, it was completed in 1923. The redbrick structure is dominated by a lofty square tower 348 feet high, topped by three gilt crowns, the symbol of Sweden, and the national coat-of-arms. There are two courts: the open civic court and the interior covered court. The Blue Hall is used for banquets and other festive occasions, including the Nobel Prize banquet. About 18 million pieces of gold and colored mosaics made of special glass cover the walls, and the southern gallery contains murals by Prince Eugen, the painter prince. The 101 City Council members meet in the council chamber.
Hantverksgatan 1
Phone: 08/785-90-74 .
Open: Tower, May-Sept, daily 10am-4pm. City Hall tours (subject to change), June-Sept, daily at 10am, 11am, noon, and 2pm; Oct-Apr, daily at 10am and noon.
Admission 30 SEK, free for children 11 and under.
T-bana: Centralen or Rådhuset. Bus: 48 or 62.
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