Stockholm is a Blend of New and Old

Stockholm, the capital of Sweden is not just the city of political and economic activities but also a great city of historic, and cultural importance endowed with natural beauty. No wonder, this city is so popular with the tourists across the world. Stockholm has rich history embedded in its monuments and museums that is the pride of Sweden. It is one among few European cities where the tourists from all over the world flock to in large numbers. The city has a long history that witnessed glorious days as well as the painful past. More than three centuries ago the city suffered Black death owing to plague in 1700s. Nonetheless, the city braved to its glory in economy, industry and technology and emerged as a multi-ethnic cosmopolitan city.

The tourists who are wary of Stockholm's climate must be reassured that it has a lovely weather especially in summers that is cool and pleasant. During the times like winter solstice the days could be as small as six hours while at other times the day light might stretch endlessly on for as long as 18 to 20 hours.

Museums in Stockholm are a strong attraction for over ten million tourists who are irresistibly drawn to visit over 70 museums located here. Skansen built in 1891 is the world's first outdoor museum that offers a great learning experience in history to the tourists. However, Natural History Museum and the Modern Museum- that has the collections of Dali, Picasso and the others- are the two most popular museums with the tourists.

Stockholm's Globen is an architectural wonder that can accommodate up to 16,000 spectators. This building, the world's largest spherical structure symbolizes the modern spirit of Stockholm. Above all Stockholm boasts of the waterways that is one among the best and the cheapest in the world and a trip into the Baltic can be a memorable experience for the tourists.

For the tourists arriving by air at Arlanda airport there are decent accommodations nearby. Should you decide to arrive at the central station, you can still find very elegant and cheap accommodation from there, apart from connectivity to the different parts of Stockholm. There are also a large number of restaurants and fast food joints to take care of your taste buds.

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