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THE CITY OF STOCKHOLM
The cental part of the city of Stockholm
consists of three districts: Norrmalm, Östermalm and
Södermalm.
NORRMALM
Norrmalm is the district that builds the north part of the Stockholm
town. Norrmalm consists of the areas of Klara, Jakob, Södra
Johannes, Norra Johannes, Södra Adolf Fredrik, Norra Adolf
Fredrik, Gustav Vasa, Östra Matteus, Västra Matteus and
Roslagstull. More than 60,000 people live in the district. Most of them
are the inhabitanats of Gustav Vasa and Matteus. Odenplan is the
central place of the district of Norrmalm.
The district has a lot of cultural and business activities such as
theatres, restaurants and shops which are situated there. Its parks -
Vasaparken, Observatorielunden, Vanadislunden and Bellevueparken - are
favourite rest places for the city inhabitants.
The main shopping centres in the Stockholm city centre are situated in
Norrmalm in the DROTTNINGGATAN, HAMNGATAN, KUNGSGATAN and BIRGER
JARLSGATAN.
Hötorget is a very popular place in the town. Here the city's
largest market is situated. Many restaurants, cafés and other
entertainment places are situated around this place. It is surrounded
by the busiest shopping streets.
Gustav Adolf's Square is situated in Norrmalm. The Royal Drama Theatre
- "Kungliga Dramatiska Teatern" - that is situated there was built by
architect Fredrik Liljekvist in 1901.
Stureplan – a place, where many Swedes use to appoint meetings with
each other. Many famous bars are situated here. The most popular night
clubs are situated in the square of STUREPLAN. Many bars and
restaurants can be found in the area round STUREPLAN.
Sergels Torg
Right in the centre of the capital under the central square of Sergels
Torg many shops and boutiques are situated. Sergels Torg's obelisk was
erected in 1972 by sculpturer Edwin Öhrströms. It is made
from mountain-crystal. The central square is a popular place for
meetings and demonstrations. Kulturhuset is also situated here.
ÖSTERMALM
Östermalm or the east part of the central Stockholm is the
excellent place for promenades thanks to parks. For many centuries it
was the district where rich people used to settle.
The Stockholm's University, The Royal Institute of Technology and some
arts institutes are also situated here. Some of the city's museums are
situated here, too. The district has an active entertainment, cultural
and business life.
SÖDERMALM
The district of Södermalm consists of the the areas of
Södermalm, Gamla stan, Långholmen, Riddarholmen,
Reimersholme and Södra Hammarbyhamnen. It has more than100,000
inhabitants. Södermalm is the district of entertainment, fashion
and youth culture. Many night clubs and bars pubs where many kind of
whiskey and beer is served are situated here. A lot of boutiques and
style-shops can be found there.
It was historically place where rich inhabitants used to live.
Here are many antique boutiques.
There are many houses from 17-19 centures which were renewed. Many
artists live here.
Katarina Kyrka is situated here.
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CITY PARKS
Kungsträdgården – a popular park in
the centre of the city. In summer a lot of concerts are held on its
territory. In winter Kungsträdsgården is used for skating.
Berzelii Park was layed out in the middle of
the 19th century. It is situated near the building of the Royal Opera
House. The statue of the famous Swedish chemist Jöns Jacob
Berzelius is erected in the middle of park. Berzelii park is a popular
place for promenades and resting for the citizens of Swedish capital.
The district of Norrmalm has a lot of parks: Vasaparken, Observatorielunden,
Vanadislunden and Bellevueparken. They
are favourite rest places for the Stockholm city inhabitants.
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CITY
CINEMAS
Those who want to see the newest movies during their stay in Stockholm,
Sweden can do it easily by visiting one of the many cinemas in
Stockholm. The movies are usually shown in the original language. Here
are some of the addresses of the cinemas in the centre of Stockholm
city.
Grand Astoria
Sveavägen 45
Subway-Underground: Rådmansgatan
Telephone: 08-411 24 00
www.astoriacinemas.se
Astoria Kungsgatan
Kungsgatan 37
Subway-Underground: Hötorget
Filmstaden Sergel
Slöjdgatan 6
Subway-Underground: Hötorget
Telephone: 08-562 600 00
www.sf.se
Zita ("Folkets Bio": short movies, dokumentary
movies...)
Birger Jarlsgatan 37
Telephone: 08-23 20 20
www.zita.se
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CITY
NIGHTCLUBS
There is a plenty of music night clubs, pubs and discotheques. They
include jazz clubs, modern dance clubs and others.
A lot of night clubs and bars are situated in SÖDERMALM. The most
popular night clubs are situated in the square of STUREPLAN. Other
popular nightlife places you can find in KUNGSHOLMEN and around
KUNGSGATAN.
www.sugarbar.se
www.mondaybar.com
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