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June 9, 2004 By: Betty Ramsey Passport Destination: Stockholm, Sweden Packing Round 1. All of these statements about Stockholm are true except BUILT IN THE 1800'S . 2. "Gamla stan," the OLD TOWN is a must for any visitor to Stockholm. 3 Although the KRONA is the official currency, dollars and Euros are easily exchanged. 4. Sweden`s legislature, which convenes in Stockholm, is call the RIKSDAGEN . 5. Nearly 90% of the Swedish people belong to the LUTHERAN church of Sweden. 6. The most efficient way to get around Stockholm is the subway system called the TUNNELBANA . Picture: square building near the water Departure Round 1. This is the main dish served at the many "glaucoma" food outlets. SAUSAGES 2. This monarch who resides in Stockholm is Sweden's head of state. KING CARL XVI GUSTAF 3. This famous Hollywood actress was born in Stockholm on August 29, 1915. INGRID BERGMAN 4. Stockholm is situated on about 20 islands and peninsulas between the Baltic Sea and LAKE MALAREN. 5. The giant GOLF BALL at the top of Stadium Globen is a city landmark. Picture: large red brick building and a tower On Tour 1. The 13th Century city's growth was due to a trade agreement with the GERMAN city of Lubeck. 2 "Golden Hall," which is part of the massive town hall is noted for its MOSAIC FRESCOES. 3. "Basa" Museum is named for its main attraction which is a 17th-CENTURY WARSHIP. 4. The "riddarholmskyrkan" is both a necropolis and a place to view these historic objects. COATS OF ARMS 5. "Skansen," which is still operating, was the world's first OPEN-AIR MUSEUM. 6. You can visit the former residence of August Strindberg, one of Sweden`s best-known PLAYWRIGHTS. 7. The Stockholm WATER Festival runs for ten days in August. Picture: statue inside of a church 8. Painted wooden HORSES from Dalarna are a popular item in upscale souvenir shops. 9. One of the more unusual of Stockholm`s 70 or so museums is the Museum of WINE AND SPIRITS. 10. Drottningholm, located right outside Stockholm, is one of Sweden's most famous PALACES. 11. "Junibacken," in the Royal Park, creates scenes from the children's books of ASTRID LINDGREN. 12. The small, wild island of Langholmen was formerly home to a/an PRISON. Bonus Question One The nearby 16th-Century brick and stone GRITSHOLM Castle was built by King Gustav Vasa III. Bonus Question Two Where on the map of Sweden is Stockholm found? Area 4 Picture: square building, brown and red Slide Show 1. The 608-room landmark ROYAL PALACE was built in 1697 to replace the one destroyed by fire. 2. The proper name for Stockholm`s landmark town hall is STADSHUSET. 3. A statue of St. GEORGE and a dragon is a highlight of the Royal Cathedral. 4. The Royal Opera House was originally built on order of this monarch who loved the arts. GUSTAV III Clues for next destination: Lamego Douro Valley Citanias |