“The alley of MĂ„rten Trotzig is an alley in Gamla stan, the old town of Stockholm, Sweden. Leading from VĂ€sterlĂ„nggatan and JĂ€rntorget up to PrĂ€stgatan and Tyska Stallplan, the width of its 36 steps tapers down to a mere 90 centimetres (35 in), making the alley the narrowest street in Stockholm…”
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History of Stockholm: Gamla Stan (Part 2)
In the last part we spoke about Gustav I Vasa who liberated Stockholm from Danish rule and settled in the Gamla Stan fortress. The fortress was dubbed Tre Kronor in 1588
History of Stockholm: Gamla Stan (Part1)
Stockholm also called the town between the bridges. Experiencing medieval Stockholm by wandering trough the cobblestoned allies of Gamla Stan. Feels somehow like stepping back in time.