Karl XIV Johan, the first king of the Bernadotte dynasty, is buried here in an immense marble sarcophagus. The last king buried here was King Gustav V who died in 1950. The palace is full of exquisite art and furnishings, and the park surrounding the palace is just as beautiful. One of the best-preserved 18th century theatres, Drottningholm Court Theatre, stands on the grounds. You can see opera performances throughout the season in this intimate theatre.
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The present palace was constructed in the 18th century when the original 13th century structure was destroyed by fire. Visit the Treasury which houses the crown jewels, the Royal Armoury, the Palace Museum and the Museum of Antiquities of Gastav III which contains the king's collection of Roman sculpture. If you visit in the morning you can see the Changing of the Guard each weekday at noon. The Kakn s Television Tower is the tallest structure in Scandinavia, standing at 508 feet high. Take an elevator to the observation platform where you can see the whole city of Stockholm and the stunning archipelago beyond.