Gamla stan
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9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Gamla stan2:33
Welcome to the historical crucible of Stockholm, the district of Gamla stan. As we stand here at the southern gateway near Slussplan, it is essential to ground ourselves in the geographical reality of this site. …
Listen in the app2Stora Nygatan — The Irony of the 'New Street'2:12
We find ourselves now on Stora Nygatan, a name that translates to 'The Great New Street.' There is a certain historical irony here, as we are in the oldest part of the city, yet standing on a thoroughfare designed to be modern…
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Now, turn into Västerlånggatan, the 'Western Long Street.' If Stora Nygatan was the planned future, this is the organic past. This narrow lane follows the line of the original 13th-century city wall. …
Listen in the app4Stortorget — The Heart and the Bloodbath1:51
Welcome to Stortorget, the 'Great Square.' This is the oldest square in Stockholm, the very spot where the city began to coalesce in the middle ages. It was once the center of all commercial and political life in the kingdom. …
Listen in the app5Tyska Kyrkan — The German Influence1:54
As we move toward the eastern side of the island, the copper spire of Tyska Kyrkan, the German Church, rockets heavenward. This structure is a profound architectural testament to the power of German merchants in medieval…
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We arrive at Storkyrkan, the 'Great Church,' or Stockholm Cathedral. Wedged tightly into the quarters of Gamla stan, its proximity to the Royal Palace is no coincidence; this has been the stage for Swedish coronations, royal…
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Before us stands the Royal Palace, or Kungliga Slottet. This massive baroque structure, with over 600 rooms, is one of the largest palaces in Europe. …
Listen in the app8Helgeandsholmen — Tunnels and Traditions1:46
As we cross the bridge to Helgeandsholmen, the smallest island of the Gamla stan group, we find the seat of Swedish democracy: the Parliament House (Riksdag). But our focus here is what lies beneath. …
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As our journey through Gamla stan concludes, we stand at the edge of the island, looking back at the silhouette of the Royal Palace and the various spires we’ve encountered. We have traversed a thousand years of history in just a…
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What is Gamla stan?
Gamla stan is a place with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Heritage |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 9 |
| Total length | 18 min 13 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 59.3250, 18.0708 |
| Last updated |
