Axel Oxenstierna palace explained

Axel Oxenstierna palace is a Mannerist architecture style building situated in the Old Town of Stockholm, Sweden.^{[1] [2]}

History

Designed by the architect Jean de la Vallée (ca 1620–1696) for Chancellor Axel Oxenstierna (1583 – 1654) and began construction in 1653. The palace became the headquarters for the 1668-1680 Swedish Central Bank.^{[3] [4]}

The palace is well conserved in particular with regard to the exterior. The building also has a well-preserved interior with basically an original floor plan. The building has been a state monument since 1935. The facade was renovated in 2013 by the Swedish Property Agency. An earlier refurbishment of the premises was carried out in 1993–94.

See also

• Axel Oxenstierna

Other sources

• Ohlsson, Martin A. (1951) Axel Oxenstiernas palats (Stockholm: Forum bokförlag)

59.3259°N 18.0696°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Axel Oxenstierna palace. cityseeker. 2017-04-14.
2. Web site: Oxenstiernska palatset, Stockholm. Statens fastighetsverk. August 1, 2020.
3. Web site: Jean de la Vallée. Svenskt biografiskt lexikon. August 1, 2020.
4. Web site: Oxenstierna, Axel Gustafsson . Svenskt biografiskt handlexikon. August 1, 2020.