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[ˈkɵŋsˌtrɛˈgoːɖən] Opened in 1977, and is known for its art, with elements from the former palace Makalös and other demolished buildings in the neighborhood. Due to the 1971 protests, construction was delayed, and the eastern exit was finished in 1987.
Kungsträdgården is a station of the Stockholm Metro, located in the district of Norrmalm. It is the end station of Line 10 and Line 11, and was opened on 30 October 1977, as the 91st station and part of the one-station extension from T-Centralen. The platform is located approximately 34 meters underground. The station features relics rescued from the many buildings pulled down during the redevelopment of central Stockholm during the 1950s and 1960s throughout the station.
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A park with frequent stage performances, and ice skating during winter.
Inaugurated in 1870.
Operan
This 1898 building, stages classical operas in original language or Swedish, as well as classical ballets and concerts. The first opera house was built in 1782, commissioned by King Gustav III; 10 years later he was assassinated at a masquerade ball in the same building (which was torn down in 1892). The Opera House offers daily guided tours in English. Strömterrassen is a café with an astounding view of the Royal Palace. Within the same building is Operakällaren and Café Opera (see below).
A monument near the Stockholm Synagogue commemorates Raoul Wallenberg, a diplomat who had 10,000 Jews in Budapest rescued from the Holocaust. Sweden was neutral during World War II, and made many concessions to Germany, including iron export and passage of German troops. As the Axis atrocities became well known, Sweden had to mend its reputation through humanitarian missions. Raoul Wallenberg travelled to Budapest, issued diplomatic passports to Jews, and housed them in Swedish embassy buildings. Wallenberg was detained by the Soviet Union in January 1945, was never found again, and was long rumoured to be alive. He was declared dead in 2016.
A 200-year-old stage restaurant which has hosted world-renowned artists such as Frank Sinatra, Liza Minnelli and Rod Stewart.
Hallwyllska Museet
A museum of antiquities, many of them owned by Swedish royals and nobles. Guided tours in Swedish and English available. Note that some parts of the museum can only be accessed on a guided tour.