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To the left of the main altar is the cathedral’s most magnificent work of art, a gilded carved-oak sculpture of St. Unveiled in 1489, it was commissioned to mark the Swedish victory over the Danes at the Battle of Brunkeberg in 1471.

Another highlight is Vädersolstavlan – the “Sun Dog Painting” – a 1636 copy of a 16th-century original depicting a parhelic phenomenon observed over Stockholm in 1535.

It is broken into sections for those who have limited time or simply want to sample different locations along the route.

You can easily take a full day if you visit all the sights included.

Just down the hill are Skattkammaren (the Royal Treasury), a series of vaults housing the Crown Jewels and other royal treasures.

Next door is Livrustkammaren (the Royal Armoury), Sweden’s oldest museum, which includes more than 400 years’ worth of clothing and other objects belonging to members of the royal court.

Exit through this door and turn left to return to Slottsbacken and begin the walking tour. There’s nothing like wandering the narrow streets and alleys to really get a feel for the medieval character of Gamla Stan.

From Slottsbacken, just slightly downhill from the obelisk, take the alley directly to the right of Finska kyrkan (the Finnish Church), opposite the Royal Palace.

Behind the church is a courtyard, Bollhustäppan, where you’ll find Sweden’s smallest statue under the tree at the far end.

Head for Österlånggatan or Stora Nygatan for a less touristy shopping experience, stop into some of the museums and churches for a look at Stockholm history, or enjoy lunch in an underground medieval vault.

This tour begins with visits to museums highlighting Stockholm’s medieval and royal history and continues through the streets of Gamla Stan, ending on the island of Riddarholmen.

Representationsvåningarna (the Royal Apartments), which are open to the public, include several floors of state rooms.