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Gamlan Stan

 After my first entry on Stockholm last year, I guess it's time to continue sharing my experiences, albeit a year later. Let me briefly share my experience in Stockholm's old town, Gamla Stan. We signed up for a free walking tour on the day of our arrival. We reached the meeting point late but fortunately managed to join the group as we walked toward the starting location. To be honest, I don't quite remember the exact route we took, but it's easy to find one online. A better self-guided walking tour is also available here. The old town offers many pleasant walking experiences, not to mention the narrowest alley in the country. At the end of the tour, we visited the Nobel Prize Museum. 

Alley view of the town

One of the famous landmarks. The stone that is dated centuries old. 

One of the statues in the middle of the town.

View of the German Church

Facade of the building.

The narrow alley.

Open space at one corner of the town.

Statue of  St George and the dragon.

Another street view of the town.

At the royal palace. 

Nobel Prize Museum

Museum building.

View from the bridge that links Gamlan Stan and the "mainland".


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