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Royal Palace vs Skansen

Skansen Open-Air Museum and Royal Palace are both praised by expert writers. Overall, Skansen Open-Air Museum ranks slightly higher than Royal Palace. Skansen Open-Air Museum has a TripExpert Score of 94 with approval from 6 sources including Lonely Planet, Michelin Guide and concierge.com.

Royal Palace
Royal Palace
9 / 10
111 30, Riddarholmen, Stockholm, Sweden
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Fodor's 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 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 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 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 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
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Skansen
Skansen
9 / 10
Djurgarden 49-51, Stockholm 115 93, Sweden
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Not only is Skansen a delightful trip out of time in the center of a modern city, but it also provides insight into the life and culture of Sweden's various regions." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"For anyone with children, Skansen, the world's first open-air museum, is unmissable."
Time Out Time Out
"Founded in 1891 by Artur Hazelius, also responsible for the Nordiska Museet, Skansen is a one-stop cultural tour of Sweden." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Often described as "Sweden in a nutshell"." Full review
Atlas Obscura Atlas Obscura
"Sweden's "good old days" painstakingly re-created in a model village. " Full review
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