Drottningholm Palace
Royal palace in Stockholm, Sweden / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Drottningholm Palace (Swedish: Drottningholms slott) is the private residence of the Swedish royal family. Drottningholm is near the capital Stockholm. Built on the island Lovön (in Ekerö Municipality of Stockholm County), it is 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. Apart from being the private residence of the Swedish royal family, the palace is a popular tourist attraction.
| Drottningholm Palace | |
|---|---|
Drottningholms slott | |
 Front view of the palace | |
  Location within Stockholm | |
| General information | |
| Town or city | Drottningholm |
| Country | Sweden |
| Coordinates | 59°19′18″N 017°53′10″E |
| Construction started | 16th century |
| Official name | Royal Domain of Drottningholm |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | iv |
| Designated | 1991 (15th session) |
| Reference no. | 559 |
| Region | Europe |
