Humlegården

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The northern part of Humlegårdens with oak trees ans lawns.

Humlegården is a major park in Östermalm in Stockholm. It is the location of the Royal Library and in the centre of the park is a large statue of Carl von Linné.

[edit] History

Humlegården was originally the Royal Fruit Garden, established by King Johan III in the 1500s. The name humle, meaning hop, indicates that hops were one of the major plants grown in the garden. Queen Ulrika Eleonora of Denmark had a pavillion, Rotundan built in the 1680s for her and her children. Alredy in the 17th century, parts of the parc was opened to the public. In 1764, the parc was opened for public recreation; the Stenborg Troupe often performed here, form 1773 in the theatre Humlegårdesteatern, which was opened in the old pavilion of the queen. There was, however, restrictions on who was allowed to be admitted. It was completely opened in 1869.