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History of Stockholm
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The history of Stockholm, capital of Sweden, for many centuries coincided with the development of what is today known as Gamla stan, the Stockholm Old Town.
Vädersolstavlan ("The Sun dog Painting"), the oldest image depicting Stockholm. The original painting, painted by Urban målare in 1535, is lost, this copy from the 1630s, painted by Jacob Elbfas, hangs in Storkyrkan.
Vädersolstavlan ("The Sun dog Painting"), the oldest image depicting Stockholm. The original painting, painted by Urban målare in 1535, is lost, this
Illustration of historical waterlevels in the Stockholm region, using the Västerbron bridge.
Illustration of historical waterlevels in the Stockholm region, using the Västerbron bridge.
U 53, a fragment of a runestone built into a wall in the intersection of Prästgatan and Kåkbrinken, is believed to have been brought from an Iron Age
U 53, a fragment of a runestone built into a wall in the intersection of Prästgatan and Kåkbrinken, is believed to have been brought from an Iron Age settlement not far from today's old town.
During the late Middle Ages, most buildings were made of brick, which gave the city its character. Some prominent façades were, however, painted red t
During the late Middle Ages, most buildings were made of brick, which gave the city its character. Some prominent façades were, however, painted red to accentuate their importance — like the restored façade of 5, Stora Gråmunkegränd, also featuring several other aesthetic details.
Birger jarls torn
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Birger jarls torn is a defensive tower on the northwest corner of Riddarholmen, an islet in Gamla Stan, the old town of Stockholm.
Birger jarls torn. The roof and shutters are from the 18th century. Parts of the wall of the first three floors are from the 1520–1530s.
Birger jarls torn. The roof and shutters are from the 18th century. Parts of the wall of the first three floors are from the 1520–1530s.
View of Riddarholmen from the Stockholm City Hall centred on Birger jarls torn
View of Riddarholmen from the Stockholm City Hall centred on Birger jarls torn
Detail from Vädersolstavlan (original from 1535) showing Birger jarls torn (left) and Vasatornet (right)
Detail from Vädersolstavlan (original from 1535) showing Birger jarls torn (left) and Vasatornet (right)
Tower of Birger Jarl seen in a detail of an engraving from the 1580s
Tower of Birger Jarl seen in a detail of an engraving from the 1580s