I came across the world to the junction of Lake Mälar and Salt Bay, which is an arm of the Baltic Sea, to find a beautiful city known as Stockholm. Swedish ruler Birger Jarl planned the city with his artistic mind in 1252, as if he knew I will come here after 800 years of his demise. At that time, trade and commerce were growing across Europe and many new towns were founded; Stockholm being one.
This majestic city of Stockholm came to be officially regarded as the capital of Sweden in the year of 1436; and after many conflicts with the Danes, was liberated from Danish rule by Gustav I Vasa in 1523. Had I been there, I would have fought to liberate Stockholm sooner.
But I am here now.
The glory times started for Stockholm in the mid-17th century. The central government departments were built after the city became an independent administrative unit. The old city walls were torn down, and new districts grew up. Literary societies and scientific academies thrived.
Otherwise known as the 'city between the bridges', Stockholm experienced industrialization in the 19th century, buildings were reconstructed, boulevards, avenues, and parks were laid out, many a more museums, libraries, schools were built.
The city houses Royal Palace; Storkyrkan, Church of St. Nicolas, German Church, the House of Lords, Stockholm University, the Royal Institute of Technology. The islands, that make the city that is, are connected by old bridges and modern overpasses.
In the 19th century Sweden, was transformed from an agricultural society to an industrial one. Now Sweden is home to major industries including metal and machine manufacturing, paper and chemicals, of which most headquarters are in Stockholm.
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