Turning Torso is a 2005 neo-futurist residential skyscraper in Malmö, Sweden. It was the highest building in the Nordic area until September 2022, when Karlatornet in Gothenburg, which is currently under construction, overtook it. It was built and is owned by the Swedish cooperative organisation HSB and is located on the Swedish side of the resund strait. It is recognized as the world's first twisted skyscraper. Santiago Calatrava, a Spanish architect, structural engineer, artist, and painter, created it and was formally opened on August 27, 2005. It stands 190 meters tall, with 54 storeys, and 147 units.

Turning Torso received the Gold Emporis Skyscraper Award in 2005, as well as the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat's 10 Year Award in 2015. Turning Torso is inspired by Calatrava's Twisting Torso, a white marble sculpture in the shape of a twisting human figure. Johnny rbäck, the former managing director of HSB Malmö, spotted the sculpture in a brochure promoting Calatrava's proposal to the architectural competition for the resund Bridge in 1999. rbäck was inspired to create HSB Turning Torso on this occasion. Soon after, he traveled to Zurich to meet with Calatrava and commission him to design a residential complex based on the concept of twisted cubes.

It is a solid, immovable structure made up of nine segments of five-story pentagons that twist relative to one another as they ascend; the uppermost section is twisted 90 degrees clockwise from the bottom floor. Each level is made out of an irregular pentagonal form that rotates around a vertical core supported by an external steel structure. The lower two portions are designed to provide office space. There are 147 flats in segments three through nine.

Location: Lilla Varvsgatan 14, Malmö, Sweden

Stockholm City Hall is the administrative headquarters of Stockholm Municipality in Stockholm, Sweden. It is located on the eastern extremity of Kungsholmen island, on the northern coast of Riddarfjärden and faces the islands of Riddarholmen and Södermalm. It houses offices, meeting rooms, and ceremonial halls. It hosts the Nobel Prize dinner and is a significant tourist destination in Stockholm. Stockholm City Hall is a prime example of National Romantic architecture. The location, which overlooks Riddarfjärden, inspired a core motif, notably the juxtaposition of city building and water, which is a key component of Stockholm's overall cityscape.

The hall's design is polished eclecticism, with towers ornamented with golden starlets, decorative balconies, wooden masts, and sculptures evocative of Venetian Gothic architecture. The Blue Hall contains aspects of a formal courtyard with its straight walls and arches. Its walls are not decorated with blue; the name is derived from Stberg's initial draft, and it is known as the dining hall where banquets are held following the annual Nobel Prize award ceremony.

A huge tower crowned with the Three Crowns, the Swedish national emblem, dominates the southeast corner of the structure, just near to the coast. The tower is 106 meters tall and may be reached either elevator or a 365-step stairway. The gold-plated cenotaph of 13th century Swedish politician Birger Jarl adorns the eastern side of its base. Stockholm City Hall has hosted a variety of cultural works, notably Swedish pop duet Roxette's 1991 music video Fading Like a Flower (Every Time You Leave).

Location: Ragnar Östbergs Plan 1, Stockholm, Sweden

Gripsholm Castle is a castle in the Swedish town of Mariefred, Södermanland. It is situated on the shores of Lake Mälaren in south-central Sweden, in the municipality of Strängnäs, about 60 kilometers west of Stockholm. Gripsholm has belonged to the Swedish Royal Family since Gustav Vasa and was used as one of their homes until the 18th century. It is now a museum, but it is still regarded a palace at the disposal of the King, and as such, it is one of Sweden's Crown palaces.

The edifice, which stands out in the little village of Mariefred in Sodermanland, bears an eerie similarity to castles in fairy tales. A guided tour of Gripsholm Castle allows you to stroll through rooms and corridors with almost 400 years of history and hear about how they were utilized by previous rulers, including how the castle was used as both a royal palace and a jail. As of today, the location has been renovated into a museum housing some of the most antique portraits and paintings, so prepare to feast your eyes on some pieces of art while learning more about Swedish history.

The castle is now a public museum with paintings and objects of art on display. The National Portrait Gallery, one of the world's oldest portrait collections, is housed in a section of the castle. The museum houses a stuffed lion that has grown popular in recent years.

Location: Mariefred, Sweden

Lund Cathedral is a Lutheran Church of Sweden cathedral in Lund, Scania, Sweden. It is the Bishop of Lund's seat and the major church in the Diocese of Lund. It was consecrated to Saint Lawrence as the Catholic cathedral of the archiepiscopal see of all Nordic nations. It is one of Sweden's oldest stone structures still in use.

Lund Cathedral has been termed "the most powerful representation of Romanesque architecture in the Nordic nations". Lund and the cathedral belonged to Denmark at the time of their construction. The main altar was consecrated in 1145, and the cathedral was nearly finished at the time; the western towers were added later. Its architecture is clearly influenced by current north Italian architecture, which was transmitted via the Rhine Valley. The first architect was called Donatus, however his specific participation in the cathedral's construction is unknown.

Several ancient furniture and items of art may be found in the medieval cathedral. Its major altarpiece was presented to the cathedral in 1398, and it also has Gothic choir stalls, bronzes, and a 15th-century astronomical clock (although heavily restored in 1923). Lund Cathedral was beautifully embellished with Romanesque stone sculptures when it was erected. It also has late medieval stone carvings from Adam van Düren's rebuilding period. The cathedral also had a beautiful pulpit after the Reformation. The enormous mosaic in the apse by Joakim Skovgaard, inaugurated in 1927, is more modern. Lund Cathedral, which also serves as a performance venue, includes six church organs, one of which is the biggest in Sweden.

Location: Kyrkogatan 6, Lund, Sweden

Uppsala Cathedral is a cathedral located in the center of Uppsala, Sweden, between the University Hall and the Fyris river. Uppsala Cathedral is the seat of the Archbishop of Uppsala, the primate of Sweden, and is a church of the Church of Sweden, the national church, in the Lutheran tradition. It is also the burial place of King Eric IX, who became the nation's patron saint, and the customary venue for the coronation of future Kings of Sweden.

French architects, notably Étienne de Bonneuil, created the church in the French Gothic style. It is shaped like a cross created by the nave and transept. The majority of the edifice was constructed between 1272 and 1420, although the western end was not completed until the middle of the 15th century. Soon after, twin towers were added on the west end of the church. High spires were added later, but following a fire in 1702, Carl Hrleman ornamented them with low helms in 1735. Helgo Zetterwall, who made significant improvements to the structure in the 1880s, entirely remodeled them. The cathedral's main building material is brick, although the pillars and numerous features are made of Gotland limestone.

The vaults were all built in accordance with the original 13th-century design, however some were added as late as 1440. In addition to the artwork in the burial chapels, the Treasury Museum houses some of the church's earlier furniture. Many features were lost in a big fire in 1702. Many of the medieval frescoes that had been painted over during the Reformation were unearthed and restored during the 1970s repair work. Uppsala Cathedral is a sanctuary to many believers who come to attend services and congregate in the house of the Lord. It is also a place where there is an exchange of culture, knowledge, and experience.

Location: Uppsala, Sweden

The Ericsson Globe Stadium, the world's biggest circular structure, built in 1989 and is the home of the Swedish national hockey team. Sweden won the world hockey championships in 2013, the European handball championships in 2002, Nelson Mandela delivered a speech in 1990, and worldwide singers performed concerts on the arena of this covered stadium. Originally named as the Stockholm Globe Arena, it is now more often known as Globen among Swedes (The Globe). The Stockholm Arena Globe naming rights were formally bought and renamed Ericsson Globe by the Swedish telecoms giant Ericsson on February 2, 2009. It took two and a half years to build, and the big white sphere has a circumference of 110m, an internal height of 85m, and a volume of 605,000m3.

The stadium is a symbol for both Stockholm and Sweden, and it has held nearly all significant events in the country during the previous few decades. It is situated in the Johanneshov neighborhood of the Swedish capital. The structure depicts the Sun in Sweden's Solar System, the world's biggest scale model of the Solar System.

The architects built a new attraction for the Globe in 2009, two glass sphere gondolas that hoist tourists 130m along the building's façade. Each has a diameter of 4.5 meters, weighs 7,000kgs, and can carry up to 16 passengers. They travel at a pace of around 1 meter per second along parallel lines outside the planet's south pole. This Skyview is an inclined outside elevator that takes guests to the top of the clock, where they may enjoy an almost unrestricted view of the city.

Location: Globentorget 2, Stockholm

Kalmar Castle, which dates back 800 years, is historically significant, illustrating the history of international politics, conflicts, and court events. To get the most out of this interesting site, a guided tour is offered, during which visitors learn about the castle's design as well as cultural and historical aspects. You can even view the castle's historic furnishings, display rooms, and a furnished kitchen, which adds to the learning experience. In addition, in the basement, you may wonder at the Van Gogh display. The experience is multi-sensory, with guests immersed in interactive displays of Van Gogh's artworks.

The fortification was renovated in the 16th century by Ruler Gustav I and his sons King Eric XIV and King John III, who transformed the medieval fortress into a castle suited for a Renaissance king. During Duke Charles' uprising against King Sigismund, the garrison remained faithful to him, even after Sigismund was decisively crushed at the Battle of Stngebro. As a result, the duke's men besieged the fortress in March 1599, forcing it to capitulate on May 12. The three commanders were later executed, along with nineteen other garrison members, in a mass execution known as the Second Kalmar Bloodbath. Kalmar Castle suffered heavy damage during the Siege of Kalmar, the main engagement and namesake of the Kalmar War (1611-3), and was badly damaged by a fire in 1642. Repairs were begun, but from the end of the seventeenth century the castle was allowed to fall into disrepair.

Location: Kungsgatan, Kalmar

The Swedish royal family's private house is Drottningholm Palace. Drottningholm is located near Stockholm. It is one of Sweden's Royal Palaces and is located on the island of Lovön (in the municipality of Ekerö, Stockholm County). It was erected in the late 16th century and functioned as the Swedish royal court's summer retreat throughout the majority of the 18th century. The palace is a renowned tourist attraction in addition to being the private residence of the Swedish royal family. Drottningholm Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has stood tall and strong since the 17th century and has been home to generations of royals.

The palace, which features a French architectural design, is majestic and big on the outside and vast and exquisite on the inside—truly appropriate for kings and queens. The present royal family came in in 1981 and has remained since. The castle and park are mainly available to tourists, with the exclusion of the royal chambers. Over the last 400 years, the palace and its gardens have undergone several repairs, modifications, and expansions. Between 1907 and 1913, the most extensive refurbishment took place, during which electricity, heating, sewage, and water systems were built or renovated, and the castle roof was replaced. Several significant portions of the palace were repaired and renovated during a 20-year period beginning about 1977.

Location: Drottningholm, Sweden

Saint Peter's Church in Malmö, Sweden, is a Brick Gothic church. Built in the 14th century as the principal church of the city, it has been regarded as "the primary Gothic landmark within church architecture in Skåne". During the Reformation, the church served as a spiritual center, and it was one of only a few churches in what was then medieval Denmark that suffered damage from iconoclasm as a result of the Reformation. St. Peter's Church has a number of interesting furnishings as well as late medieval murals of acknowledged high quality. The 1611 altarpiece is one of the biggest in the Nordic nations.

The interior of the church is distinguished by its towering nave, which rises to 25 metres (82 feet) at the transept. The whitewashed walls, pillars, and vaults give the room a cheerful and bright feel. Its current state is mainly similar to that of the early 17th century. You'll feel a sense of calm wash over you as you marvel at the church's massive grandeur and huge breadth, as well as its elegant interior. If you're lucky, you could catch the choir at the altar singing exquisite harmonies, which will undoubtedly add to the tranquility and quiet that the church exudes. Furthermore, the location is handy to restaurants such as Paddy's and Torget Bistro Burgers Bar, so grab a snack after a day of touring.

Location: Malmö, Sweden

The Scandic Victoria Tower is a skyscraper hotel in Stockholm's Kista area. It is also known as the Victoria Tower, although the Scandic name distinguishes it from the Victoria Tower, which is located at the southwest end of the Palace of Westminster. The 117-meter-tall hotel is one of Stockholm's highest structures and the tallest hotel in Scandinavia. It is named after Crown Princess Victoria, Sweden's heir apparent. Scandic Victoria Tower is an attractive and stunning glass-clad skyscraper, with an interior that has been painstakingly furnished and restored with designer furnishings to give tourists with nothing but the finest.

The lobby, lounge, and restaurants are all common areas that are elegant and sophisticated, making them suitable for conducting business or relaxing with a group of friends. Ascend to the 34th level to locate the hotel's Skybar, which serves delectable cuisine and drinks. The vantage point provides an unparalleled bird's-eye perspective of Stockholm.

Location: Kista, Stockholm, Sweden