Storkyrkan

The "Great Church", or St. Nicholas Church, was founded in the 13th century by the supposed founder of Stockholm, Birger Jarl. The brick gothic church was first consacrated catholic, but it became a Lutheran in 1527, and finally turned into a cathedral for the Church of Sweden in 1942. Since the 14th century, this church has been used for royal crowds and weddings.

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Riddarholm Church

The Riddarholm Church is a church founded around 1300. It was originally built as a Catholic monastery for the Gråbrödrakloster, founded in 1270 and belonging to the Franciscan Order, after being given by King Magnus Ladulås.

Royal Chapel

The Royal Chapel was built with the Royal Palace in Stockholm. The chapel was opened in 1754, six years before the completion of the royal palace. The castle church is still used by the royal family during religious ceremonies.

German Church

The German church, or St. Gertrude's Church, was donated by Swedish King Johan III to German merchants in Stockholm in the 16th century. During a fire in 1878, the bell tower of the church was set on fire and in 1886 the church received its current steeple, the highest point of the old town.