The Swedish culture and history is preserved in the museums exhibitions, art galleries and off course in the people’s conscience. One of the most distinguished and original institutions in Stockholm is The Vasa Museum. It is a maritime museum that keeps the best masterpieces of the sea world. In Vasa Museum are exhibited old ships, models of the legendary ships which contributed to the state’s defense a log time ago. The museum is placed on the Djugarden isle and it exhibits the only preserved ships in the world. In the Museum’s collection you can explore the legendary Vasa warship stored from the 16th century. The ship is designed with sculptures and has a unique construction. A perfect model of smaller dimensions, 1:10, provides the possibility to explore the ships style and construction. Also The Vasa Museum provides exhibitions based on the history of the ship in order to reach the visitors attention and appreciation.
The Vasa Museum was inaugurated in 1990 and is listed in the most attractive and popular venues in Scandinavia region. In order to great foreign tourists, the Museum provides information and video films about the Vasa ship in 15 languages. After such an exciting tour you will be pleased by a wonderful restaurant inside the Museum. This location is special due to its enchanting dishes and magnificent design. The Vasa Museum Complex provides a Vasa Banquet hall, that hosts celebrations, parties, conferences, cultural or political ceremonies. These ceremonies are spent in a particular and original style, the guests being entertained with spectacular exhibits of the Vasa ship. The Vasa Restaurant enchants its guests with special menus and cocktails and provides a surprising ambiance for all visitors. The large and hospitable veranda offers a relaxing view to the sea. You could also spend a wonderful evening accompanied by the relaxing music played by local bands.
The Sankt Erik Ice breaker ship is places outside the Vasa Museum, and it also serves as an entertainment venue for modest meetings, parties and cultural events. In the 19th century, the ice breaker ship was used in order to facilitate the maritime navigation by the Stockholm’s naval forces. The Vasa Museum is following a special security policy in order to continue preserving these cultural and historical monuments. The Museum is recognized as one of the most valuable historical and cultural inheritance from the 17th century. The reconstructed model of the Vasa ship permits to notice the particular great abilities of the naval scientist in the process of the ship’s construction. It also describes the magnificent royal style of the Swedish leaders. The Vasa Museum is definitely a must see location in Stockholm, being listed in the top of the most popular museums in the world.
By Natasha Prijilevschi
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The most attractive places to visit in Stockholm .
Stockholm, Swedeish capital is recognized as one of the most spectacular capitals in Europe.
There you can visit the city’s medieval areas, the amazing museums, the beautiful natural landscapes.
The accurate and protected parks, gardens amaze with their relaxing and charming ambiance.
Stockholm hosts a variety of festivals, performances and concerts which are perfectly combined with the elegant and solemn architecture.
Visiting Stockholm, you will be impressed about its medieval and the same time modern and original design.
The Vasa Museum - Amazing attraction
The Vasa Museum - Spectacular exhibitions
The Vasa Museum - The museum exterior
The Vasa Museum - Preserved art
The Vasa Museum - Historical heritance
