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	Sweden - Stockholm
		The history of Stockholm dates back to the 13th century, and the best place to discover it is in Gamla Stan, the Old Town.
		Stockholm's Old Town is located on a small island in the very heart of the city.
		Set on the verdant island of Björkö, Birka is a town with a fascinating historical and archaeological heritage.
	www.geographia.com /sweden/stockholm.html (1183 words)

	Stockholm - Biocrawler definition:Stockholm - Biocrawler (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The Metropolitan Stockholm, or Stor-Stockholm, consists of most of the municipalities in the county, and has a population of 1,704,930 (2005).
		The earliest mention of Stockholm in writing dates from 1252, when it was an important post in the iron trade from the mines in Bergslagen.
		Stockholm might be best known for the Nobel Prizes and the prize ceremony held each year, but the city also houses the largest concentration of universities with research and higher education in Sweden.
	www.biocrawler.com /biowiki/Stockholm (691 words)

	Stockholm - Wikitravel
		It is situated in the south central part of the country on the border between the provinces Uppland and Södermanland (also known as Sörmland), on the east coast, between lake Mälaren and the Baltic Sea.
		Stockholm is not the oldest town in Sweden but after its establishment in the 1250s it rapidly became a national centre, having a very strategic location between a major lake (Mälaren) and the Baltic Sea.
		Stockholm is a mix of old and new.
	wikitravel.org /en/Stockholm (3560 words)

	Sights list Stockholm
		Skeppsholmen is one of the smaller islands in Stockholm.
		Stockholm celebrated its 750 years anniversary during 2002 and the city is full of cultural and exciting buildings.
		The Old Town centre, “Gamla Stan” is still very much intact from the old days with narrow alleys, old buildings and typical squares.
	www.360cityguide.com /360lookbook/city/stockholm/360map/htm/sightslist_sto.htm (1010 words)

	Stockholm Travel Information \| Lonely Planet Destination Guide
		Stockholm is the jewel in Europe's summer tiara.
		Stockholm is, without doubt, one of the most beautiful national capitals in the world.
		The Old Town is particularly spectacular, and walking around the city's waterways and parks is a glorious way to spend a week-long stretch of European summer.
	www.lonelyplanet.com /worldguide/destinations/europe/sweden/stockholm (193 words)

	Stockholm City Guide
		This Old Town (or Gamla Stan) is the epicentre of the city, with countless hotels, bars, restaurants and shops all prospering – as people in these historical streets have done for centuries.
		Away from the charms of the Old Town, the modern city showcases the neat and innovative design standards for which Sweden has become globally renowned.
		Stockholm’s ethnic make-up is, perhaps surprisingly, very eclectic, with over 15% first generation immigrants and over 100 languages spoken in the city.
	www.tiscali.co.uk /travel/eworldguides/overview/stockholm_overview.html (357 words)

	Stockholm -- The City of Islands sports its old town, royalty, and Swedish heritage
		Stockholm was quickly proving its reputation as a radiant and vibrant world capital.
		Most captivating was the early Stockholm display, where glass-blowers, furniture makers, bakers, and merchants ply their trades today as they did in days of yore.
		The town of 700 residents had flourished as a trading post from its inception in 760 A.D. until it was abandoned in 980 A.D. for a settlement in nearby Sigtuna.
	www.highonadventure.com /Hoa02apr/Stockholm/stockholm.htm (793 words)

	Case studies of research and policy on migrants in cities - Stockholm
		Stockholm was affected because most of this migration was directed to industrial towns in the provinces surrounding Stockholm.
		Stockholm's share of the "million apartments" housing programme was thus concentrated in Kista, Rinkeby and Tensta in the north west and in Skärholmen in the south.
		Other large groups in the Stockholm region are persons of Polish origin (12,000, approximately one third of the total Polish population in Sweden) and persons born in the republics of former Yugoslavia (12,000, representing about one eighth of their total number in Sweden).
	www.ercomer.org /metropolis/proceedings/Stockholm.html (6580 words)

	The Great Synagogue of Stockholm, Sweden
		The largest and the oldest of the three synagogues of Stockholm, the Great Synagogue (Stora Synagogan, in Swedish) is located in the city center, close to Berzeli Park and not far away from Gamla Stan (the Old town of Stockholm).
		By its style and dimensions the Great Synagogue of Stockholm continues the line of monumental synagogues that started to be erected all over Europe and included such outstanding buildings as the New Synagogue in Oranienburger Straße of Berlin (built 1859-1866, destroyed in 1938) and the Great Synagogue in Dohany Street of Budapest (built 1854-1859).
		The architecture of the Great Synagogue of Stockholm embodies both Jewish traditional elements, such as a separate section for women, and the innovative approach to the synagogue architecture introduced by the Reform Judaism of Germany at the middle years of the 19th century.
	www.bh.org.il /Communities/Synagogue/Stockholm.asp (967 words)

	Sweden : Stockholm, Stockholm, Hotels - Sweden: Homepage, Europe
		Stockholm is the capital and the largest city of Sweden with a population of 1,704,930 (2005)..
		Stockholm is generally referred to as Beauty on Water, or Venice of the North which is understandable, as the city is built upon 14 islands.
		The mixture of old and new, greenery and water, picturesque narrow streets and engaging modern broad ones provides an attractiveness you rarely meet elsewhere.
	www.hotels-romania.com /site/swede_73048.htm (368 words)

	Abbes Hostel,Old town Stockholm
		Located in the heart of the Old Town right in the centre of Stockholm, Abbes is the most centrally located hostel in Stockholm.
		Reception hours in the Old Town is 15 - 18, at all other times call at least 30 minutes in advance.
		You are then in one of the most exciting shopping and nightlife districts in Stockholm, with every opportunity to easily and conveniently walk from our hostel to, for example, the royal castle and museums.
	www.hotels-stockholm.com /abbesoldtown.html (258 words)

	Stockholm
		I stayed at the Sheraton Stockholm Hotel, which is a two minute walk from the central train station and near the Old Town.
		The Norrström is the body of water and the Old Town is in the background.
		The Old Town is the original area settled.
	www.cs.yale.edu /homes/douglas-craig/ccd-pict-stockholm.html (1290 words)

	Gamla Stan Stockholm — Old Town Or Fairy Tale?
		Gamla Stan is Swedish for the old town, but it is not the oldest part of the city.
		Stockholm history began around 1250 at the island of Helgeandsholmen, now the location of the parliamentary buildings.
		Large parts of this Stockholm island are for pedestrians only, and it is indeed by foot you will enjoy it the most.
	www.stockholm-sweden-travel-guide.com /gamla-stan.html (434 words)

	Stockholm Gamla Stan
		Gamla Stan: The Old town in Stockholm's city centre, famous for its great history, fantastic buildings and many restaurants.
		Stockholm, like many other big cities, is best experienced on foot.
		When the number of people moving into Stockholm increased considerably at the end of the 19th century, an intensive building phase began.
	www.hotels-stockholm.com /gamla.html (278 words)

	Djurgården
		The heron used to be a rare sight in Sweden, but their number has increased lately, thanks to a protected status, and the heron was taken off the list of threatened species in 2000.
		Kaknästornet, the tallest building in Stockholm, is located in the northern part of Djurgården.
		It is a 155 meters high radio and television link tower, which also houses a restaurant and viewing areas with fantastic views of Stockholm and its surroundings.
	skandland.com /djurgarden.htm (187 words)

	International Travel News: Superbly Stockholm - includes related articles - Sweden (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Greater Stockholm's 1.4 million residents live on 14 islands that are woven together by 50 bridges.
		Gawk at Stockholm's glittering City Hall, an impressive mix of eight million bricks, 19 million chips of gilt mosaic and lots of city pride.
		Stockholm is notoriously expensive, but with a few tips you can manage fine on a budget.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m3648/is_2_24/ai_54260244 (1336 words)

	Stockholm (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Built on 14 islands on Sweden's Baltic Coast, Stockholm boasts that it is one-third water, one-third parks and one-third city.
		Built on 14 islands that border the edge of a 24,000-island archipelago along the Baltic, Stockholm is a city of water.
		Stockholm has carefully preserved its natural environment and boasts that it is one-third water, one-third parkland and one-third buildings.
	www.goworldtravel.com /ex/aspx/articleGuid.{4E7C4D19-93BB-4DFA-B4D4-C52ED7533A18}/xe/article.htm (1975 words)

	Gamla Stan (The Old Town), Stockholm, Sweden
		Directions: The Old Town of Stockholm "Gamla Stan" is located on a small island in the centre of the city.
		This square was the old market centre and the scene of the Bloodbath of 1520 and also the scene of public pillory until 1770.
		Gamla stan (The old town) is an located on an island in the middle of town.
	www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Europe/Sweden/Stockholms_Laen/Stockholm-173634/Things_To_Do-Stockholm-Gamla_Stan_The_Old_Town-BR-1.html (1220 words)

	Trip to Finland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		On the Cruise Liner from Helsinki to Stockholm, Sweden
		Old Town of Porvoo Viewed from the South Riverbank, Porvoo, Finland
		Old Castle (Buildt in 13th-16th Century, Restored in 1961), Turku, Finland
	www.research.ibm.com /people/t/thl/myhtml/photos/photo3.html (382 words)

	Stockholm : Organized Tours \| Frommers.com
		The quickest and most convenient way to see the highlights of Stockholm is to take one of the bus tours that leave from the Square of Gustaf Adolff, near the Kungsträdgården.
		For "Stockholm in a Nutshell," you can take a 2 1/2-hour tour, costing 305SEK ($40), with departures from April 8 to December 19.
		This bus and walking tour has as its highlight a guided walking tour through Old Town with its narrow alleys and tiny courtyards.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/stockholm/0066010019.html (351 words)

	Sherry's Roll 1 Preview - Summer 2001 Travel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Arriving at Gamla Stan in the “old town” of Stockholm.
		Stockholm, LORD NELSON, named after the great English sea admiral, LADY HAMILTON, Nelson’s famous mistress, and the VICTORY, named after Lord Nelson’s flagship HMS VICTORY.
		Stockholm is an archipelago of more than 24,000 islands.
	www.globalinfo.com /~dmbrg6192/2001Travel/SRoll1pre.htm (325 words)

	Finland King's Road - A taste of history, culture, and fun (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Stockholm is one of the most beautiful capitals in the world.
		It is situated on 14 islands and laced by water so clean that you can swim and fish right in the heart of the city.
		There are numerous highlights in Stockholm and its surroundings - easy to visit on your own or on a guided tour.
	www.thekingsroad.com /stockholm.html (332 words)

	Stockholm hotels and accommodation, hotel reservations in Sweden, by All-Hotels(tm)
		Storkyrkobrinken 5, Old Town, Stockholm, Sweden, 111 28
		This is a small exclusive hotel in the heart of Stockholm within easy access of all of Stockholm's entertainment and sights.
		As one of Stockholm's most exclusive yet unassuming hotels, The Victory is a delightful and well located base in which to enjoy...
	www.all-hotels.com /europe/sweden/stockholm_4.htm (465 words)

	Cheap hotels in Stockholm, Sweden: 5 star hotel deals
		The Swedish capital, Stockholm, is not only Scandinavia’s largest city but also its most enchanting, with its centuries-old alleyways and squares being spread across an archipelago of 14 islands.
		The Sheraton Stockholm Hotel & Towers is located right in the very heart of Stockholm and offers wonderful views of Lake Malaren, Old Town and the City Hall.
		Situated on Lake MÃlaren and offering stunning views of the lake, the City Hall, and the Old Town, Sheraton Stockholm Hotel and Towers is a perfect base for discovering the attractive city of Stockholm.
	www.cheapaccommodation.com /Stockholm/5-star-hotel (622 words)

	davidmetraux.com: Sweden
		The entire city is built across islands, which is a beautiful setting for a city if you ask me. Like other Scandinavian cities, the old town section of Stockholm is fantastically preserved, which made it a very nice place to stroll around the countless cobblestone alleys and streets.
		Stockholm is situated across many islands, each connected by either bridges or ferry service.
		Stockholm was definitely one of the most colorful cities I've ever been to.
	www.davidmetraux.com /sweden.html (861 words)

	Studarus' Scandanavia Summer 2004
		The Old City of Tallinn, Estonia Amazing town with buildings close to 800 years old - a day and a half with Jason cruising this magical spot.
		Canals, Old Town of Stockholm, Sweeden Jason and I ran into Leon from San Rafael in Stockholm.
		Christiana and Old Town of Copenhagen, Denmark On my own and with my scanrail pass to Copenhagen for some fun and randomly meet up with Kevin and his brother Keith late night.
	www.rain.org /~studarus/scandanavia.html (209 words)

	Sweden Pictures 5 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		From the Milles Gården we went to "Old Town" which is the oldest part of Stockholm.
		George and the Dragon is housed in the chruch nearest the Royal Palace.
		This is a more open square in Old Town, there are still shopping and eating areas in this most open part of Old Town.
	www.binhost.com /~alonzo/vacpic23.html (149 words)

	Last day in Stockholm and departure to Copenhagen (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Therefore we sat today aside, as it is our last day in Sweden, to visit there and also the old town.
		Which snuggles like an old one, wrinkled with age, into the roaring traffic of the 1.5 million resident city.
		Even so Stockholm is a nice city with comfortable, temperature regulated apartments, the city dwellers escape to the suburbs in the summer.
	www.mgb-home.de /english/Stockholm3.html (421 words)

	Steve Weixel \| Baltic Sea Cruise Gallery - Old Town Stockholm (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		This is a characteristic scene of the "Old Town" area in Stockholm, Sweeden.
		I took many pictures similar to this one, but the birds in the foreground, and all the people on the benches gives this an added dimension that the others lack.
		The buildings in the background are pretty old, and the fl patterns on the walls are large pieces of metal that hold the wood frame together, like nails.
	www.photoscene.com /sw/images/oldtown1.shtml (100 words)

	Hotel Lord Nelson Stockholm (Sweden) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The Lord Nelson is located in the heart of Stockholm's Old Town, Gamla Stan.
		A wonderful three star hotel with a beautiful roof terrace located in an ideal position to enjoy all that Stockholm has to offer and a fun and unusual place to rest.
		The Lord Nelson is a typical building of Stockholm's Old Town.
	interhotel.com /sweden/en/hoteles/49466.html (329 words)

	Swedish and Scandinavian gifts and furniture in the Old Town of Stockholm (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Himlen Runt Hörnet ("Heaven Around the Corner") is a store in the Old Town of Stockholm, Sweden.
		Himlen Runt Hörnet is housed in an old 17th-century merchant's building in one of the most charming areas of Stockholm, by the waterfront of the Old town.
		Stepping out of the subway, just walk two blocks towards the center of the Old Town and then take a right.
	himlenrunt.com /english (302 words)

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