Since the 16th century, this church has been the burial place for Sweden's royalty. The oldest part of the church, Grey Friars' abbey, dates to the 1200s. The church later became a Franciscan monastery, and today it's one of the best-preserved examples of a Franciscan cathedral in northern Europe. The tower was added during the Reformation but was destroyed by lightning in 1835. (It was rebuilt of iron to prevent a similar disaster.) The church is no longer used for religious purposes and is now only a royal memorial. May through mid-September daily 10 am-4 pm, until 5 pm June-August. Guided tours in English given at 11 am. 30 Skr adults. Riddarholmen, Gamla Stan, Stockholm. Phone 402-6130. http://www.royalcourt.se.
