Wrangel Palace

Wrangel Palace is a townhouse mansion on Riddarholmen islet in Gamla Stan, the old town of Stockholm, Sweden.

Courthouse

Since 1756 the palace has housed the Svea Court of Appeal, the regional court of appeal.

History

Wrangel Palace has a long history. The southern tower used to be part of Gustav Vasa's defence fortifications from the 1530s.

17th century

Around 1630, the mansion was turned into a palace for Lars Sparre. From 1652 to 1670, the palace was rebuilt and expanded by architect Nicodemus Tessin the Elder for Count Carl [Gustaf Wrangel]. After a fire in 1693, it was rebuilt and expanded once again, this time to become a royal residence after the devastating fire that left the Tre [kronor (castle)|Tre Kronor Castle] in ruins.

Royal palace

Wrangel Palace was the official Stockholm residence of the royal family and court from 1697 until 1754, when the Royal Palace of Stockholm was completed. During this time, the Palace was called Kungshuset. From 1756 to 1928, it housed the Statskontoret.
In 1802, the palace had to be rebuilt once again after a fire. This time the architect was C.G. Gjörwell.