Makalös was the colloquial name for the grand mansion, or palace, of the Swedish noble family De la Gardie. Situated at Norrström, south of Kungsträdgården in Stockholm and vis-à-vis the Royal Palace,
This engraving from Suecia Antiqua et Hodierna shows Kungsträdgården facing south towards Norrström. Makalös is depicted near the centre of the image, Saint James's church to the right, and the Royal palace in the background.