Stockholm - 7 Days in October - (Part 3 of 4) - The Royal Residence

The day after Scottie left, I took a short train and bus ride outside the city to Drottninghom.  Drottninghom (Drot for short) means 'Queens islet' and is the private residence of the Swedish royal family.  The current Swedish royal family have used Drottningholm as their primary residence since 1981 and is guarded by the Swedish Military.

Built on an island, it's one of Sweden's Royal Palaces. It was originally built in the late 16th century, and it served as a regular summer residence of the Swedish royal court for most of the 18th century. 

From the bus stop I walked along a path at the edge of the lake that surrounds 'Drot'.

'Drot' isn't all that exciting architecturally, from an exterior viewpoint, and they surely could've picked a better color than drab, pale, yellow.  

But, they didn't ask ME!!

The central staircase upon entry.

Most every room needed a source of heat back in the day.  These stoves were nicely finished in ceramic or porcelain.

A Reception Hall

State Bedchamber

Unfortunately, due to the fact that 'Drot' is a royal residence, the public can only access maybe 20% of the main palace...and you just saw it.

After touring 'Drot' I headed back to Stockholm's old town area 'Gamla Stan' to see a litte more.

Judicial Courts Building

Riddarholmen Church

It was difficult to get 'whole' shots because there wasn't much space to stand away from it.

A borrowed image from the internetwebs.

Next up...
The Royal Palace
and
My Last Day in Stockholm, Sveeeeden!

Dano