Knights' House(Riddarhus), Stockholm is one of the most popular and must visit tourist attractions in Stockholm. The Stockholm's Riddarhus was built in the Baroque style with neo-classical features showing Dutch influence. It is one of finest buildings of Stockholm. The portico, articulated by columns, is flanked by two wings facing the beautiful Lake Mälar. The green copper roof of the Knights' House(Riddarhus), Stockholm is topped by gilded figures. The Knights' House(Riddarhus) is also known as the "Swedish House of Knights" and "Swedish House of Nobility".
The Knights' Hall, with the coats of arms of Swedish noble families, was the meeting place of the Estate of the Nobility until the year 1866. Between the 17th and the 19th century, the House of Lords was a chamber in the Estates of the Realm. This building is thus considered as the Swedish equivalent to the British House of Lords. While the building was begun by the French-born architect Simon de la Vallée in the year 1641. He met a dramatic death a year after the commencement of the building. The work was completed by a famous Dutch architect Justus Vingboons. The design of the original roof was given by the son of the former Jean de la Vallée. The entire composition was completed by Carl Fredrik Adelcrantz.
The architectural style of the Knights' House(Riddarhus), Stockholm reflects the decreasing influence of Swedish nobility during the transition from the era of Swedish Empire to the Age of Liberty. The innovative intentions, including towers on the corners and wings, reduced to the present Corinthian pilasters projected on a plain bricked wall, centered on the temple gable motif. There is a small but beautiful garden in font of the palace. This garden was created to the design of Isak Gustaf Clason.
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