Tessin Palace: A Royal Residence Born from War

In the heart of Gamla stan, Stockholm's old town, the Tessin Palace seems like just another baroque building. However, it was not built for royalty, but for a man who designed it for his own family. The first owner, Nicodemus Tessin the Younger, was the son of Nicodemus Tessin the Elder, who had worked on the Royal Palace across the street. In 1679, a war declared influenced the Danish sympathies that led to the shutdown of the construction site. Tessin Junior was forced to restart his project, but this time, the palace was designed for King Charles X. Completed by 1701, it was used by the kings for their visits to Stockholm. In 1755, the palace was sold by Carl Gustaf Tessin, the son of the original owner, to avoid financial troubles. Over the years, it served various functions and is now open to visitors.

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