The architecture kiss intensely nature. Moved, the water surrounding the pair includes a passionate harmony without end. So it's Stockholm. A brilliant fusion of landscape and urbanism. Of ancient and modern. A hymn to beauty.
"Guarded" by an archipelago of 24,000 islands, the capital of Sweden reveals its full splendor covered the water. Aboard one of the many boats in the city, "sail" to the thirteenth century. Its date of origin. Fascinated, let me embrace the magnificent buildings that I follow his gaze. The Royal Palace (Kungliga Slottet), for example. Considered the largest royal palace in the world, contains fascinating places like the Royal Treasury and several museums. Imposing and beautiful, the facade of Italian influence beckons me from the other side. Like the National Museum. With extraordinary collections of paintings of Swedish seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, among other treasures, is the most important art museum in the country. And the "Skansen". First outdoor museum in the world (opened 1891), hosts over 150 traditional houses and other examples of national culture. A perfect spot for kids and adults alike.
The boat continues its seductive dance. Intoxicated by the magic he feels in the air, follow the frantic pace of the channel. Smells the freshness of summer. The month of July. And to my blackberry ice cream from the north. In the distance, I hear laughter and guitar chords. Several young people swim at sandy beaches. With around 20 degrees, the water channel is perfect for a dip.
Between light, a square cloth rises in sky blue. Stortoget. A "large square". Situated in the heart of old town, houses a fascinating exchange. Its construction was approved in 1887, was delayed 100 years due to the multiple wars. Since 2001, the Museum of the Nobel Prize makes it his home. As I contemplate the top floor - where the Academy holds its meetings since 1786 - another building anchored in my memory. The Chamber. Inaugurated in 1923, is the symbol of Stockholm and the scene of the annual Nobel Prize ceremonies. In the blue room. And in the Gold Room, with its more than 17 million pieces of mosaic gold. It was here that Jose Saramago received the distinguished honor. It was in 1998. I remember well the first sentence of his magnificent speech: "The wisest man I ever met in my whole life could not read or write."
