Riddarhuset/The House of Nobility is a house for Swedish aristocrats that dates back to the 15th century. Its goal is to preserve and keep the historical heritage. In the 18th century, the building was often used for concerts. Some of the artist that performed there at the time are Kungliga Hovkapellet, Elisabeth Olin, Elisabette Almerighi, Giovanni Ansani, and Rosa Scarlatti.
Following the year 1866, a new Swedish Parliament was created, and the house served as the main representative body of Swedish nobility whose goal was to preserve culture and tradition. Blueprints were made by French architect Simon de la Vallee, but a Swedish nobleman killed him in 1642. His son, Jean de la Vallee, finished the construction in 1660. The house possesses a statue of Gustav Vasa, and on the northern side there is park with a statue of Axel Oxenstierna.
Ticket price for the House of Nobles
Regular Ticket price: 6 €
Reduced ticket price: 4 € - for students and pensioners
Working hours of the House of Nobles
The house of the nobles is open from Monday to Friday from 11 am to 12 pm
Author of the article:
Maja Glavaš,tour guide
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