Stockholm
Stockholm is truly an unique European and world capital. Situated upon a range of 14 islands the city emerges gracefully from the water which is so clean that if you wish you can without any problems swim in it or go fishing right in the very center of Stockholm. Its harbours is crowded with boats of different size and shape varying from ferries that easily can take you on a ride around the city, to sailboats and beautiful yachts that travel out into the enormous archipelago which is stretching into the Baltic Sea. Of course there is no need to always take a bout to go around the city - there is a possibility for walking, biking, driving or using the given advantage of Stockholm's flawless and perfect mass-transit way of transportation.Stockholm has a great and big history which is going back to the medieval ages. The perfect place to see the remnant of this history is in Gamla Stan, which is in the Old Town. Gamla Stan is well-known with its twisting, secluded streets, boutiques, and welcoming restaurants, which are all gathered near the Royal Palace. Taking a boat ride that last only an hour you will find yourself in the gardens of Drottningholm Palace, the idyllic residence of the Royal Family of Sweden. In this great architectural and historic city there is an extraordinary lively and energetic life waiting to be discovered by the numerous tourists. There are a big number of restaurants, offering dishes for every taste and even a bigger variety of shops and galleries exhibiting the works of the exceptionally talented local artistic community. The music in Stockholm varies from folk dancing in the lovely parks, summer-time jazz festivals and concerts of classical music to pop and rock music which is both Sweden and American. In this metropolitan city, inhabited by over million population, there is a possibility to escape from those big crowds and enjoy the peace and comfort of a calm and sunny beach, a green and fresh forest, and even a lonely island which are easy to reach since they are only on an 30 min’s ride. For those who want to mix with the crowdof locals and tourists, there is a perfect chance to do that by going in some of Stockholm’s parks for aerobics classes that doesn’t cost a thing.
Some of the city's main attractions are: the City Hall; the Old Town; the Vasa Museum; the Ecopark; the Nordic Museum; the royal palace and many more. When going to this marvelous European city it is most advisable that there must be a short trip to the archipelago, because one cannot realize the beauty of Stockholm to the fullest if he hasn’t seen this enchanting sight.