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One of charms of Europe are its remnants of mediaeval old towns,preserved to greater or less extent in cities like Bruges, Prague etc. Gamla Stan in Stockholm is up there with them, made all the more pleasant by its compactness (less than a square mile), absence of traffic and centrality. This is where you will find some of the nicest squares and priciest restaurants, as well as the imposing presence of the Kungliga Slottet (royal palace) and Storkyrkan (great chuch).

The Vasa museum is a majestic space to hold a majestic maritime treasure: the great Swedish warship that sank nearly 400 years ago in Stockholm harbour.

This is a ‘must see’ stop on the Stockholm tourist trail – take the 47 or 7 bus from the Kulturhuset or Tourist information centre.

The exhibit is a mixture of multimedia, artefacts, inspired art with the ship itself an amazing centrepiece. You can’t actually go on board but you get a great view of the exterior detail and craftsmanship.

There’s a nice restaurant/cafe with a patio on site.