{"id":12308,"date":"2023-11-11T04:38:53","date_gmt":"2023-11-11T04:38:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cooncampsprings.com\/?p=12308"},"modified":"2023-11-11T04:38:53","modified_gmt":"2023-11-11T04:38:53","slug":"i-lived-in-a-beautiful-european-city-where-public-transport-is-a-work-of-art","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cooncampsprings.com\/travel\/i-lived-in-a-beautiful-european-city-where-public-transport-is-a-work-of-art\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018I lived in a beautiful European city where public transport is a work of art’"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Public transport isn\u2019t usually pretty. But in the Swedish capital, Stockholm, the underground offers more than just a way to get around.<\/p>\n

Sometimes described as the world\u2019s longest art exhibit, each of Stockholm\u2019s Tunnelbana stations has its own unique artwork. I lived there for a year while studying and I would say it definitely helps to cheer up a journey around the city.<\/p>\n

Of course, some of the stations are more impressive than others. Although it\u2019s fairly easy to walk around Stockholm\u2019s main sights, it\u2019s worth checking out some of the stations if you\u2019re going there on holiday.<\/p>\n

The city\u2019s most photographed and perhaps its most spectacular is Kungstr\u00e4dg\u00e5rden in the heart of Stockholm.<\/p>\n

Tourists will find artefacts, including Roman style columns and stone sculptures from Makalos Palace, which was once located at the same site.<\/p>\n

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The station is painted green, red and white to symbolise the area\u2019s Baroque garden, gravel pathways and marble statues.<\/p>\n

Another highlight is \u00d6stermalmstorg, the city\u2019s third deepest subway station. Ostermalm is Stockholm\u2019s fanciest district and home to many designer shops and exclusive nightclubs.<\/p>\n

The art at the subway station is by several artists although sketches by Siri Derkert are perhaps the most eye-catching. Derkert was a women\u2019s rights activist and that history is reflected in her body of work.<\/p>\n

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