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slottet

Slottet is the definite form of the Nordic word for "castle" or "palace" and is commonly used in Swedish and Norwegian to denote royal residences as well as the name of specific buildings known locally as "the Palace." The term has historical roots in older Germanic and Nordic languages and has long referred to fortified or ceremonial residences of monarchs. In contemporary usage, Slottet often designates official royal residences and spaces used for state ceremonies, while parts of the complexes may be open to the public.

Stockholm

Stockholm’s Kungliga slottet, commonly called Slottet in Swedish, is the official residence of the Swedish monarch

Oslo

Oslo’s Slottet, officially Det kongelige Slott, is the Norwegian royal residence. Built in the first half of

Other notes

Beyond these capitals, the term Slottet is used for various historic palaces and fortified houses in the

and
one
of
Europe’s
largest
palaces.
Construction
followed
the
destruction
of
Tre
Kronor
after
a
fire
in
1697
and
progressed
through
the
18th
century
with
major
design
work
by
Nicodemus
Tessin
the
Younger
and
later
refinements
by
Carl
Hårleman.
The
palace
blends
Baroque
and
Rococo
styles
and
houses
state
apartments,
the
Royal
Armoury,
and
several
museums.
It
is
also
the
site
of
the
changing
of
the
guard,
and
public
access
is
available
to
many
of
its
rooms
and
courtyards.
the
19th
century
(construction
1825–1849)
to
designs
by
Hans
Linstow,
it
exhibits
Neoclassical
architecture.
The
palace
stands
at
the
end
of
Karl
Johans
gate
and
serves
as
a
venue
for
official
receptions
and
audiences.
The
grounds
are
occasionally
open
to
visitors,
and
guided
tours
are
offered
during
the
summer
months.
Nordic
region,
reflecting
its
broad
role
as
a
label
for
royal
or
ceremonial
residences
in
local
culture
and
literature.