The Drottningholm Palace lies on the island of Lovo, west of Stockholm. This palace is home to the Royal Family of Sweden. It was built in the 1600s as a royal castle, and later in 1744, Princess Lovisa Ulrika of Prussia inherited the palace. Despite its age, it remains the most well-preserved castle in all of Sweden. Drottningholm Palace is actually one of ten royal castles located in Sweden. With decorative statues at every corner, golden walls and a green roof, this Palace is very unique. This Palace is very important to Europe, because it is a great representative of Middle-Age European, classic architecture.Drottningholm Palace consists of many parts. One of the most profound sections is the royal theatre. This has been used as an Opera House since 1766, and it is still used today as a tourist attraction. Another major section in the palace is the royal gardens, also called the Baroque Garden. It is located in front of the palace and gives the palace a great majestic setting. It does not consist of any flowers, just statues and “manicured trees.” Another great attraction within the palace is the Royal Library. This library was created by Princess Lovisa Ulrika of Prussia and contains many great collections of scientific phenomenon. This library made the castle a great attraction for scientists in the 1700s.
~Robbie
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