Drottningholm Palace
Drottningholm Palace (Swedish: Drottningholms slott), or Drottningholm, one of Sweden's Royal Palaces, situated near Sweden's capital Stockholm, is the private residence of the Swedish royal family.
| Drottningholm Palace | |
|---|---|
Drottningholms slott | |
Front view of the palace | |
Location within Stockholm | |
| General information | |
| Town or city | Drottningholm |
| Country | Sweden |
| Coordinates | 59°19′18″N 017°53′10″E |
| Construction started | 16th century |
UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
| Official name | Royal Domain of Drottningholm |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | iv |
| Designated | 1991 (15th session) |
| Reference no. | 559 |
| Region | Europe |
Located on Lovön island in Stockholm County's Ekerö Municipality, it was built in the late 17th century and was a regular summer residence of the Swedish royal court through most of the 18th century.
Drottningholm Palace is a popular tourist attraction.
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