Architecture in Stockholm has a history that dates back to the 13th century, possibly even longer. The buildings in Stockholm are characterized by its unique location between Lake Mälaren and the Baltic Sea. The Hanseatic League during the great period of industrialization saw a strong desire to shape the city into a modern one.
Most major buildings in Stockholm are mainly designed by influences from abroad. During 1600 and 1700, foreign architects were recruited to build the city and in recent periods Swedish architects often drew on their inspiration from their study tours to Europe, in the 20th century, particularly in the USA.
Stockholm's historic buildings are largely conserved, possibly because the has city escaped destruction by war, suffered by so many other cities in Europe. The infrastructure of Stockholm is in many ways connected to the buildings themselves, as such, major infrastructural components will be discussed in this article to some extent.
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