For the tourist, the most important place on the island is the Vasa Museum. The Vasa was a ship built and launched in 1628 never made in out of the waters of Stockholm before a strong wave tipped it over. The ship sank just out in the harbor and it was salvaged in 1961. Because of conditions of the water in Stockholm's Bays, the ship was amazingly preserved, and after careful renovation, a building was built to house it.
The shock one feels at the first sight of the ship is one of amazement that something that large could have survived over three centuries. Around the ship are fascinating displays of such interesting things as life on board for a 17th century sailor, the problems of 17th century Sweden, or actual items found on the ship.
A wonderful movie is presented that tells the story of the ship and allows one to truly appreciate actually viewing it.
We also visited the Nordiska Museum of Cultural History and walked around the lovely waterfront parks.
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THE VASA MUSEUM
Carlos in Front of the Real Vasa But It's Too Dark
Model of the Vasa
Decorations from the Vasa
Photo by Foone
Replica of Statue Found on Ship
Cutaway Model of the Vasa
Typical 17th Century Sailor's Garb
PEDICAB IN THE PARK
THE NORDISKA MUSEUM
The Entrance to the Museum
Braille Aid for the Blind in History of Clothing Exhibit
Unusual Creche with Giraffes, Lions, etc.
WALKING THROUGH THE PARK
Statue in the Park
Views of the City from the Island
Flotillas of Ducks
Swan
Closeup of Flowers
