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Scandinavia’s sparkling city of islands -- more than a dozen different isles, all connected by a series of state-of-the-art bridges -- is a perfect port of call. The capital of Sweden, Stockholm boasts lake- and seaside scenery, the best of the country’s cultural lures and some of the most awe-inspiring historic stops on the Baltic Sea.

Those looking for a brush with royalty might try a stop at Kungliga Slottet, the official residence of the King Carl XVI and the Swedish monarchy. Another political point of interest is Stadshuset , or Stockholm City Hall, home of the annual Nobel Price award winners’ banquet. Gamla Stan, Stockholm’s old town district, dates to the 13th century; here, ancient wonders like the Stockholm Cathedra share street space with the Nobel Museum. Other artistic stops include the Moderna Museet, home to a top modern art collection, and the Royal Swedish Opera.

Language: Swedish     Currency: Krona (SEK)