Originally a Scanian farm called Skabelycke, Sofiero Palace in Helsingborg, Sweden, was purchased in 1864 by Prince Oscar of Sweden and his wife Sophia of Nassau. The palace was expanded after Prince Oscar's coronation in 1874. Today, the former royal palace serves as a restaurant, café, and gallery. Although it was never the official residence of King Oscar II, his grandson, Prince Gustaf Adolf, and his wife, Crown Princess Margaret, renovated the palace and started the large rhododendron garden for which the palace is known today.
The main attraction today is the very large gardens with a wide range of local (and other) plant life, stretching to the shore of Öresund. The Rhododendrons are especially noteworthy, consisting of almost 500 different varieties. The park also holds a small collection of modern art. During the summer, large outdoor concerts are held at Sofiero Palace with national and international stars.
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Written by Nik Frost
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