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Drottningholm Palace

Sweden · 17th century

Drottningholm Palace in Sweden
Photo: Pudelek · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Drottningholm Palace (Swedish: Drottningholms slott), or Drottningholm, one of Sweden's royal palaces, situated near Sweden's capital Stockholm, is the private residence of the Swedish royal family.

Located on Lovön island in Stockholm County's Ekerö Municipality, it was built in the late 17th century and was a regular summer residence of the Swedish royal court through most of the 18th century. Drottningholm Palace is a popular tourist attraction.

Text adapted from “Drottningholm Palace” on Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Drottningholm Palace ranks #121 of 9,079 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #2 of the 209 mapped in Sweden. Founded 1699, it is older than 22% of the atlas's dated landmarks — one of 721 atlas entries founded in the 17th century. Its Wikipedia articles were opened 17,683 times in the last 60 days, more than 97% of the atlas. 28 more atlas landmarks stand within 25 km. The nearest day-trip guide is Stockholm, 10 km away. See how Sweden compares in the castle statistics.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Drottningholm Palace?

Drottningholm Palace stands in Sweden, at 59.32169°, 17.88638°.

When was Drottningholm Palace built?

The atlas dates its founding to 1699. Earlier structures may have stood on the site; this is the earliest documented founding year.

Is Drottningholm Palace a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

Yes — Drottningholm Palace is inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, per its Wikidata entry.

How famous is Drottningholm Palace?

In this atlas's fame ranking: #121 of 9,079 worldwide, and #2 in Sweden. Fame here combines how many Wikipedia language editions cover a landmark with how many people read them.

What is the nearest castle to Drottningholm Palace?

Åkeshov Castle, about 3 km away.

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