Drottningholm Palace

Drottningholm Palace

Drottningholms Slott

Overview:

• Drottningholm Palace" has been a place of entertainment and cultural meetings for more than 400 years.

Historic overview:

• The name “Drottningholm” dates back to the building that King John III ordered to build at the end of the sixteenth century for his wife, Queen Catherine Jagiellon.

• The first time that Drottningholm Palace was taken as a permanent royal residence was during the reign of King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen "Silvia".

Architectural Description:

• It is one of the largest palaces in the world; With over 600 rooms dating back to the late 16th century.

• This was a two-storey building with a tower, built by the architect of King "Johan III Willem Boy".

• Queen Hedvig Eleonora's Chamber was created by Sweden's leading artists and craftsmen; With its splendid staircase, beautiful marble, and impressive marble carvings, it was the pride of the architect himself.

• There was the library, which is considered one of the most beautiful rooms in Sweden; Because of the harmony of its interior decoration, its classic gilded columns, and its exquisite rococo decorations.

• There is an exhibition "Carl XI", which contains battle panels describing the war of King Karl XI in the "Skåne region" and has existed since that time.

• You will enjoy wandering among the Royal Armory, not to mention the gardens, and parks surrounding the palace and its buildings; With the Court Theatre, which is the oldest surviving theater in Europe.

Resources:

Official Website

travelerpedia website

kungligaslotten website

ar-traveler website

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