The rosy colored church is around the corner from the palace and is open every day from 9:00-16:00 unless services are in progress. This church was begun in the year 1200 and contains some very interesting items that you won't find anywhere else! It was used for the Coronation of Kings through the year 1907 (when a very wise King decided to change the roll of the monarchy)while the Abbey closeby called Riddarholmskyrkan is where monarchs are buried. (it was closed during our visit).
The pulpits of Storkyrkan are glorious in their golden details from the bible. Since this was a royal church, you will be amazed by the pews that are very throne-like with golden cherubs below the crown.
Continue moving towards the main altar and take a moment to study the beautiful detail of the silver, ebony, and gold design of this piece that was made in 1652.
To the left of the altar is a life size wooden statue of St. George as he is ready to slay a full sized dragon at his feet. It was carved in 1489 by Bernt Notke and although it looks like metal, it is not. In this same corner are some medieval burial vaults that are images of people carved in stone as if they were simply laying down for a short nap!
Before you head down the aisle, look back at the wonderful golden organ in the choirloft. You can attend scheduled concerts here throughout the year. Be sure to also check-out the painting "Parhelion" which is a scene of Stockholm painted in the year 1520, and is the oldest known view we have of life from back then.