Tessin Palace

Stockholm, Sweden

Tessin Palace is a baroque town house located in Gamla Stan, the old town in central Stockholm. The mansion was constructed between 1694 and 1700 by architect Nicodemus Tessin the Younger. The building was inherited by Tessin's son Carl Gustaf Tessin who had to sell it in 1750 for financial reasons. The palace later became property of the crown and has been used as residence for the Over Governor and later Governor of Stockholm County.

References:

Wikipedia

Address

Bollhusgränd 4, Stockholm, Sweden

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Details

Founded: 1694-1700
Category: Palaces, manors and town halls in Sweden
Historical period: Swedish Empire (Sweden)

More Information

www.lansstyrelsen.se
en.wikipedia.org

Rating

4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Aliaksandr Kalaskou (5 months ago)
Very beautiful palace with lovely garden in the court

Nalee meesook (7 months ago)
The place is large, beautiful, clean, good atmosphere, walk around and buy souvenirs. Or you can sit and eat food or drink.

Maha Alrajhi (2 years ago)
Amazing place ♥️♥️

Ioana Cristina Batrancea (5 years ago)

OssianF (5 years ago)
A fantastic palace with a nice park in French style.

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