The capital of Sweden is known throughout the world for its beauty, which is adorned with tastefully built buildings and architecture from different historical periods, extensive gardens and, of course, beautiful canals. Due to this last characteristic element of the city, Stockholm is called "the Venice of the North." Stockholm is made up of 14 islands linked together by fabulous canals and bridges; Among all of them the oldest, where the old city is located: Gamla Stan. This place houses the oldest buildings and the most important architectural structures in the city.