Stockholm Architecture is mainly popular for its elegance and simple forms. There are several old and new buildings in this city of Stockholm. Each of them reflects the different architectural styles of Stockholm. Stockholm Architecture has got international recognition for its simple style and pleasant forms. Mainly, the Old Town of Gamla Stan, has the authentic architectural environment.
During the 19th century, the architectural style of classicism and rationalism and Jugend were predominant. Between 1900 and 1930 the Swedish Grace style greatly influenced the Stockholm Architecture. Presently, the buildings that are constructed in this city of Stockholm reflect the refined architectural style. While talking about the Stockholm Architecture, the name that strikes the minds is that of the Stockholm underground. It is said to be one of the biggest artworks in the whole world.
Buildings Reflecting the Stockholm Architectural Style
Some of the buildings that have the flavor of original
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Stockholm architecture are the German Church, the House of Nobles (Riddarhuset), the Tessin Palace, the Bonde Palace and the Oxenstierna Palace. Riddarholmskyrkan is the oldest building in the city of Stockholm. The Royal palace of Stockholm was mainly constructed following the baroque style of architecture. Storkyrkan Cathedral located next to this Stockholm palace also reflects the baroque style.
German Church and the Bonde palace
The German Church was mainly built following the Gothic architectural style. The well-known architects who designed this church were Jakob Kristler, Julius Carl Raschdorff, Nicodemus Tessin the Elder and many others. On the other hand, French Baroque style has been followed during the construction of the Bonde palace. Alviksbron Bridge is also a great architectural work that is worth a mention while talking about the Stockholm Architecture. Ragnar Ostberg, Nicodemus Tessin the Elder, Carl Malmsten, Ivar Tengbom are some of the well-known architects of Sweden.
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