Axel Oxenstiernas palats is a Mannerist architecture-style building situated in the Old Town of Stockholm, Sweden. Designed by the architect Jean de la Vallée and begun in 1653 for Chancellor Axel Oxenstierna, the palace became the headquarters for the Swedish Central Bank from 1668 to 1680.
The building is well conserved, particularly regarding the exterior, and retains basically an original floor plan in its interior. It has been a state monument since 1935, with a facade renovation completed in 2013 by the Swedish Property Agency.
An earlier refurbishment of the premises was carried out in 1993-94. The palace remains a significant example of Mannerist architecture in the city's historic center.
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