The palaces of 17th century Stockholm

The private palaces of 17th-century Stockholm are unique in the city’s architectural history. Neither before nor after this period were such grand buildings able to be constructed on private initiative. Who were the patrons and architects behind them, and what happened to these magnificent palaces over time? Let's take a closer look at some of these buildings in Gamla Stan (the Old Town) and on Riddarholmen, some familiar to most Stockholmers, while others are rather more anonymous.