
Besides being a major hub of trade, Stockholm is also important to Swedish history. Several historical events also occurred in Stockholm, including the horrifying bloodbath that took place on November 8, 1520. It was in the city where the Danish king Christian II killed a huge number of those opposing him and his dominance of the Kalmar Union among Sweden, Finland, and Demark. The Swedish people rebelled and broke up...
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Very near to the elite playground of Stureplan is the Humlegarden, a park that has its history back to the 1500s. It was first built on the orders of King Johan III of Sweden. It was intended as a fruit garden, and its name is derived from one of the major plants that the king’s gardeners cultivated in the garden. It was a royals-only venue up until the late 19th century when it was finally opened to the public....
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The people of Stockholm are rather strange and have some rules to follow to enjoy a night here. Without a sense of humor, you may end up bored in Stockholm. Moreover, you have to be specific when presenting yourself here as people of Stockholm treat you based on your presentation. If you bear these points in mind, and visit the right places, you will surely have a rocking nighttime in Stockholm.
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The city started growing quickly in the 14th and 15th centuries, with the introduction and addition of the cities, Normalm and Sodermalm. The Old Town of Stockholm has signs of the German descent of the city; but it was Gustav Vasa who was responsible for making Sweden the absolute sovereign it is now. And it was he who declared Stockholm to be the political front of Sweden. This was however not until the year 1634.
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