Stockholm is called the “jewel on the map of Northern Europe” and the capital of Scandinavia. The city stands on 14 islands that separate the waters of the Baltic Sea and Lake Melaren. This is the birthplace of Astrid Lindgren’s fairy-tale characters and great European scientists. Locals joke that their city is half water, half greenery. Indeed, Stockholm is a very clean and green city, with a convenient transport system and comfortable living conditions.
The architectural styles of Northern Europe are revealed in the Swedish capital in all its glory. The cobbled streets of Gamla Stan are built up with picturesque old houses, monuments to famous kings adorn city squares, and outstanding collections of works of art are collected in numerous museums.