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Royal PalacevsNationalmuseum
Both Royal Palace and National Museum of Art are recommended by expert writers. On balance, Royal Palace ranks marginally higher than National Museum of Art. Royal Palace comes in at #3 in Stockholm with positive reviews from 5 reviews such as Michelin Guide, Frommer's and Time Out.
Royal Palace
Fodor's
Concierge
Frommer's
Time Out
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
U.S. News & World Report
111 30, Riddarholmen, Stockholm, Sweden
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Fodor's "To survey the crown jewels, which are no longer used in this self-consciously egalitarian country, head to the Skattkammaren (Treasury)." Full review
Concierge "Inspired by Versailles, it is noted for its perfectly preserved theater dating from 1766, Chinese pavilions, and gardens in English and baroque styles."
Frommer's "Kungliga Slottet is one of the few official residences of a European monarch that's open to the public." Full review
Time Out "It's the stories behind the rooms and decorations that make the palace especially interesting." Full review
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Royal Chapel... services are held every Sunday and all are welcome to attend.
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Visitors are able to discover its glories in the Royal apartments, the guest apartments, the throne room, the Royal arsenal and the treasury room." Full review
Afar Magazine "One of the world’s largest royal residences, the impressive palace dominates Stockholm’s Old Town." Full review
U.S. News & World Report8.0
"It's also a popular tourist attraction. Visitors are allowed to tour the Royal Apartments, Treasury and the Tre Kronor Museum...there are about four different sets of apartments" Full review
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But if you are short on time, don't miss royal relics, including crowns and swords, found in the Treasury, or the Hall of State, found in the Royal Apartments.
Nationalmuseum Fodor's Concierge Frommer's Time Out Michelin Guide
Sodra Blasieholmshamnen, Stockholm, Sweden
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Fodor's "At this impressive museum... the emphasis is on Swedish and Nordic art, but other areas are well represented." Full review
Concierge "The National Museum stands in a beautiful location...the collection includes works by Rembrandt, Rubens, and Picasso, as well as one of the world's greatest collections of 18th-century French art."
Frommer's "One of the oldest museums in the world, and it's Sweden's largest and best museum of world art." Full review
Time Out "Paintings, sculptures, drawings and decorative arts, dating from the Middle Ages to the present, are displayed here, in Sweden's largest art museum." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Sweden's foremost fine art museum has since 1866 been sited in this Italian Renaissance-style building." Full review
