Riddarhuset

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  • Address
    Riddarhustorget 10, Gamla Stan
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  • Phone
    723 39 90
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  • Transport
    underground rail: Gamla Stan

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Lonely Planet review

Admirers of architecture shouldn't miss this 17th-century Dutch Baroque masterpiece, designed by Simon de la Vallée, Heinrich Wilhelm, Joost Vingboons and Jean de la Vallée. Used by the Swedish parliament between 1641 and 1674, it still hosts the triennial Assembly of Nobles. Highlights include the chancellery, which houses some 300 pieces of heraldic porcelain, and the Great Hall, plastered with 2345 coats of arms belonging to Swedish nobility.

The Great Hall also features a precious ivory-carved land-marshall's chair from 1625 and a beautiful ceiling painting by 17th-century artist David Klöcker Ehenstrahl.