Ulriksdal Palace, a royal retreat in Solna, is steeped in history and hidden secrets. Originally called Jakobsdal, it was built by architect Hans Jacob Kristler in 1638-1645 for its owner Jacob De le Gardie. The palace was later bought by Queen Hedvig Eleonora of Sweden in 1669, who renamed it Ulriksdal in 1684 in honor of her grandson Prince Ulric. Construction under Hedvig Eleonora was halted around 1690 due to financial problems. When building work resumed under King Frederick I in the 1720s, the palace architect Carl Hårleman introduced changes, such as one of the first mansard roofs in Sweden.
During the reign of King Adolf Frederick and Queen Louisa Ulrika in the mid-18th century, the palace served as one of the main residences of the royal court and the place for a grand court life. The Queen set up a theatre here, today called the Confidencen. It seats 200 spectators and was originally built as a horse riding house by Carl Fredrik Adelcrantz in Rococo style. Today, visitors can explore the palace, the Confidencen theatre, and the original furnishings on display.
The chapel in the northern wing of Ulriksdals Palace was torn down in 1774 and replaced in 1864-1865 by a chapel in Dutch new Renaissance style.
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Written by Nik Frost
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