Stockholm Images and Experiences

The Vasa Museum houses the only preserved viking ship in the world. July 2015.

The Vasa Museum, from the side, with its masts that rise as high as they would have during Viking times. July 2015.

Carvings all along the ship sit almost on top of each other. July 2015.

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Each cannon port is adorned with a carving of a lion. July 2015.

The Vasa now sits in a museum build around it and is one of Stockholm's best tourist attractions.

Soldiers in their armor are represented in these carvings. July 2015.

Though most (but not all) of the fabric that adorns the Vasa is from modern times, the various wood pieces that worked the ship are still largely original. July 2015.

The Vasa, a viking ship, sunk on its maiden voyage 1000 meters from the Stockholm coast. July 2015.

In the 1960's, the ship was carefully brought back to the surface and restoration began. July 2015.

Hundreds of these different carved statues lined the ship. July 2015.

The size and scale of the Vasa are almost unbelivable. July 2015.

Largely preserved by the briny waters of the Stockholm key, it's easy to see the amazing detial work in these carvings. July 2015.

Another Vasa carving. July 2015.

Even the metal work of the cannons on the ship were adorned with carvings. July 2015.

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Even more than the size and scale of the ship, the detailed carvings on the Vasa are what make it hard to believe the ship was made centuries ago, all by hand. July 2015.

The ship, preserved because of Stockholm key's briny water, sat undisturbed for centuries. July 2015.

From the SS Mälardrottningen, a nighttime view of the Stockholm key. July 2015.

A view of the SS Mälardrottningen and Gamla Stan from Kungsholmen.

A view of Stockholm at night from the boat/hotel, the SS Mälardrottningen. July 2015.

Much of Stockholm abuts the water, along with office buildings and apartments. July 2015.

Buildings line the sides of Stockholm's key. July 2015.

A statue in Stockholm. July 2015.

Now housing a hotel, this building is one of the many that directly abut the waterfront. July 2015.

Graffiti on a Stockholm Bridge. July 2015.

Ships line the shores of Stockholm's downtown, next to office buildings and tram lines. July 2015.

In the foreground here is a side of the key were only ships of historical import are allowed to moor. In the background, three giant cranes rise above three seperate contrstruction projects. July 2015.

The Gamla Stan square, Stockholm Cathedral sits next to the Royal Palace's sprawling grounds. July 2015.

"Tony's Pizza" graffiti on a Stockholm Bridge.

A view of night life from the SS Mälardrottningen, a boat and hotel in Stockholm. July 2015.

A ship sits besides an unused lighthouse. July 2015.

Just outside of Stockholm, heading toward Vaxhall in the archipelago, a small residence has an incredible view of the water. July 2015.

Gold-tipped lamppost outside Stockholm Theatre. July 2015.

Here, only ships of historic value are allowed to moor. July 2015.

A modern highway sits against Stockholm's wide collection of centuries-old buildings and above one of its waterways. July 2015.

Any flat space in the city is game for a quick treatment of paint. July 2015.

Stockholm is one of the fasted growing cities in Europe, and the frentic pace of construction often leaves modern design contrasting brightly with its long history. July 2015.

Just outside of the Stockhom key, a crane is painted to imitate a giraffe. July 2015.