Axel Oxenstierna palace

Axel Oxenstierna palace

Axel Oxenstierna palace in the Old Town of Stockholm was designed by architect Jean de la Vallée to Chancellor Axel Oxenstierna and the construction started in 1653.

The palace became the headquarters for the 1668-1680 Swedish Central Bank and after a series of state institutional policy.

The palace is uniquely conserved in particular to the exterior. There are state historic building since 1935 and is one of the Swedish architectural art's most significant and well-preserved works.

An old picture showing the Axel Oxenstierna Palace.

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Coordinates: 59°19′33.22″N 18°04′10.57″E / 59.3258944°N 18.0696028°E / 59.3258944; 18.0696028


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