The Drottningholm
Palace is the private residence of the Swedish
royal family. It is located in Drottningholm
on the island Lovön, and is one of
Sweden's Royal Palaces.
Construction
of the palace commenced in the 17th century. The palace
is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, mainly because of
the Drottningholm Palace Theater and the Drottningholm
Chinese Pavilion, and is open to the public at certain
times. The palace is surrounded by many large parks.
In the summer, the estfate is a popular spot for taking
walks and picnics, since it is only 15 km from downtown
Stockholm.
The
Drottningholm Palace is on UNESCO´s World
Heritage list. It is the most well-preserved royal
castle built in the 1600s in Sweden and at the same
time is representative of all European
architecture for the period.
The combination
of the exotic Chinese Pavilion pleasure palace, the
palace theatre and the magnificent palace gardens
make a visit to Drottningholm a unique experience.
Influenced
by French prototype, the palace was built by architect
Nicodemus Tessin the Elder by commission of Queen
Hedvig Eleonora. A number of royal personages have
since then left their mark on the palace.
The Palace
has been the present Royal Family's permanent residence.
The rooms in the southern wing of the palace are reserved
for this purpose. The rest of the palace and grounds
are open to the public year round.
