Kungsträdgården
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Kungsträdgården is a park in Stockholm, Sweden. Its name means, literally, "the king's garden", referring to the area's historical use as the royal kitchen garden.
The park is a popular Stockholm meeting place, thanks in part to its central location and its outdoor cafés. In the summer months, it often hosts open-air concerts and events, while in winter, it is home to an ice rink.
The south part of the park is called Karl XII:s torg (Charles XII Square).
The Stockholm First of May demonstrations held by the Left Party and other communist and left-wing parties usually take place here each year.
In August 1998, a total number of 63 Sakura trees ("Japanese Cherry") were planted; each spring when they all blossom is an incredible experience of beauty and scent in the park.
A number of Stockholm landmarks are to be found around the perimeter of Kungsträdgården, including the Opera House, Sverigehuset (home to a tourist information centre) and Nordiska Kompaniet (NK) department store.
Kungsträdgården is also the name of the nearby Stockholm Metro station. The building of the metro station caused much controversy since the plans called for the old elms to be cut down, which led to violent protests on May 12-13 1971 with people chaining themselves to the trees. Eventually the plans were changed and the station entrances were located a little further to the east and west. The protests marked the end of a period when many old buildings in central Stockholm were demolished.
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Line 10: Kungsträdgården - Hjulsta |
Line 11: Kungsträdgården - Akalla |
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