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  Gamla Stan, Stockholm, Sweden (more) Gamla Stan district, Stockholm, Sweden Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Print Cite verifiedCite While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. Select Citation Style MLA APA Chicago Manual of Style Copy Citation Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/place/Gamla-Stan Feedback Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

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  1 of 3Gamla Stan, StockholmRiddar Island in Gamla Stan (Old Town), Stockholm.(more)

  

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  2 of 3Stockholm: Stock Exchange buildingThe Stock Exchange building, Stads Island, Stockholm.(more)

  

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  3 of 3Gamla Stan, StockholmBuildings from the 16th and 17th centuries lining a square in Gamla Stan, Stockholm.(more)Gamla Stan, the medieval center of Stockholm, Sweden. It consists of Stads Island, Helgeands Island, and Riddar Island. Most of the buildings in this area date from the 16th and 17th centuries and are legally protected from renovation. Stads Island contains the Royal Palace; Storkyrkan, also called the Cathedral, or Church, of St. Nicolas; the German Church; the House of Lords; the government offices; the Stock Exchange; and a number of other notable buildings. Riddar Island is dominated by the Riddarholm Church. The House of Parliament and the National Bank are on Helgeands Island.

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