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Luke Phang
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If you are a history buff, this palace located a short travel away from Stockholm is a must-visit for many reasons. It is a UNESCO world heritage site and still serves the current royal family of Sweden.
The entire area is huge, consisting of the main building, three gardens and some other attractions, so you can spend half a day here if you want to visit everything. We were completionist and covered most of it, including the Chinese Pavilion and the Goth Tower at the outskirts, took hours of walking.
We really enjoyed the experience, as the gardens were tranquil and the palace historical, immersing ourselves in both nature and cultural aspect.
But if you're tight on time, visiting the main palace building is enough.
Do take the guided tour if you're able to, as they provide some additional info into the lives of the kings and queens who lived here. It was quite an informative experience and the price was quite reasonable. Else the info boards are sufficient.
We also recommend taking the boat here, at least for one leg of the journey, for the full experience, else you can reach here via bus. The boat stops just outside the palace and take the meal option too if you're able cause the seating is nicer.
As the royal family is still using this place, quite a number of areas are fenced off, though it was an interesting experience to see royal guards patrolling the space.
There are two eating places here should you decide to get a bite here, though it can be quite crowded. So do be mindful of that.
Overall, the visit was quite enjoyable with the main palace, Chinese Pavilion and the gardens, and we recommend going for the full experience if you have the time.
The entire area is huge, consisting of the main building, three gardens and some other attractions, so you can spend half a day here if you want to visit everything. We were completionist and covered most of it, including the Chinese Pavilion and the Goth Tower at the outskirts, took hours of walking.
We really enjoyed the experience, as the gardens were tranquil and the palace historical, immersing ourselves in both nature and cultural aspect.
But if you're tight on time, visiting the main palace building is enough.
Do take the guided tour if you're able to, as they provide some additional info into the lives of the kings and queens who lived here. It was quite an informative experience and the price was quite reasonable. Else the info boards are sufficient.
We also recommend taking the boat here, at least for one leg of the journey, for the full experience, else you can reach here via bus. The boat stops just outside the palace and take the meal option too if you're able cause the seating is nicer.
As the royal family is still using this place, quite a number of areas are fenced off, though it was an interesting experience to see royal guards patrolling the space.
There are two eating places here should you decide to get a bite here, though it can be quite crowded. So do be mindful of that.
Overall, the visit was quite enjoyable with the main palace, Chinese Pavilion and the gardens, and we recommend going for the full experience if you have the time.
If you like nature and greenery, and enjoys taking walk in them, I highly recommend spending some time in the park. It takes about 2 hours to cover the entire park if you're walking at a leisurely pace, but if you just want to have a slight experience of it, the main garden is more than enough.
You can venture slightly further to the Pavilion area if you're feeling adventurous, where you can find another cafe and a royal residence.
The entire Palace Park is quite well maintained and tranquil, perfect for nature lovers. Not all sections are open though, so be sure to keep that in mind.
You can venture slightly further to the Pavilion area if you're feeling adventurous, where you can find another cafe and a royal residence.
The entire Palace Park is quite well maintained and tranquil, perfect for nature lovers. Not all sections are open though, so be sure to keep that in mind.
The cathedral is simply majestic both from outside and inside, but stepping into the interior was definitely a jaw-dropping and humbling experience. Loved the intrinsic and detailed architecture, with the stained glass and the grand organ. The church has a small garden outside as well with several entrances and visitors are able to enter without any charge. Enjoyed the experience and the moments of stillness within the church, and definitely a must visit if you're a fan of such buildings.
Located a short walk from Flinders Street station, this cathedral reminded me of the European cathedrals with its grand architecture both outside and inside. It was quite a humbling experience to be inside the church and to admire the design of the place. Deserves a short visit if you're a fan of grand cathedrals. I also love the messages of love they put forth in the church.
A well-known public park in Annecy, this park offers breathtaking view of the lake and mountains, with the popular Bridge of Love bordering it. It can get quite crowded during peak periods and the public toilet does not handle the crowd well. Still, it's quite relaxing to be here in the summer just sitting underneath the shade of trees.