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Sweden's beautiful capital has a picturesque setting that makes the city unique. The difference between seasons is quite large, the summers green with mild nights, and the winters dark, cold, rainy, sometimes snowy, and with millions of Christmas candles in the windows.

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Stockholm covers an area of 120 square Km and is estimated to have a population of 1.3 million people being the capital and the largest city of Sweden. It is the site of the national Swedish government, the parliament, and the official residence of the Swedish monarch.

Globen

Posted in Attractions by admin on March 15, 2008

Arenagången
Stockholm 121 27 Sweden

+46 (0)8 725 1000

Open Hours10a-7p M-F, 10a-5p Sa, 11a-5p Su

a3.jpgGloben is the world’s largest spherical building, situated in the south of the city. It is visible on the horizon from a great distance. The building has a diameter of 110 metres, and an inner height of 85 metres. It was built in record time—two and a half years. This sports arena is used for a variety of activities, from opera to basketball. It is famous for its annual events like the Stockholm Globe Arena International Horse Show, the DN Games, and the Swedish Hockey League games. See the website for a complete calendar of events.

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