The
Capital and largest City of Sweden, Stockholm is a beautiful city
situated at the mouth of Lake Malaren. The City has a population
of about 758,148. Stockholm is also a major financial capital home
to a number of prominent international firms and industries. The
City is also the main tourism domain in Sweden. Stockholm plays
host to millions of visitors each year. The City has a host of
historic buildings, museums, galleries and theatre houses.
Museums:
Swedish Museum of Architecture: situated at Skeppsholmen 111
49 Stockholm, this museum is dedicated to the history and development
of architecture in Sweden. The museum’s collection features;
models, photos, sketches and drawings.
Swedish National Museum of Fine Arts: established in 1792, this
museum features an impressive collection of artworks and crafts
dating back to the middle ages. The museum occupies an historic
building at Södra Blasieholmshamnen.
Skansen: a popular tourist attraction for visitors to Stockholm,
Skansen is an open air museum.
Transport in Stockholm: the City is comprehensively covered
by its public transport system which consists of rail and public
buses. The City is served by three airports; Arlanda, Bromma
and Skavsta. The Arlanda International Airport is the main airport
in the Country and a hub for Scandinavian Airlines.