Royal National City Park

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by Arild Vågen

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Royal National City Park in Stockholm, Sweden, is an expansive urban park that spans over 27 square kilometers, making it one of the largest city parks in the world. Established in 1995, it was the first national urban park in the world, designed to protect the area’s unique natural and cultural heritage. The park encompasses three main areas: Djurgården, Haga, and Ulriksdal, each offering a mix of lush woodlands, open water bodies, historic buildings, and scenic pathways. Visitors can explore a variety of attractions within the park, including the Skansen open-air museum, the Vasa Museum, and the royal palaces.

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