Saint George and the Dragon, Stockholm

Name: Saint George and the Dragon
Address: Stockholm, Sweden

#361 among attractions in Stockholm

Gothic architecture, Monuments and statues

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Saint George and the Dragon is a late medieval wooden sculpture depicting the legend of Saint George and the Dragon, located in Storkyrkan in Stockholm, Sweden. It is attributed to Bernt Notke and was commissioned by the Swedish regent Sten Sture the Elder. It was inaugurated in 1489. It has been described as an artistic high point in the artistic production of Bernt Notke. ()

Local name: Sankt Göran och draken, Gamla stan Coordinates: 59°19'33"N, 18°4'14"E

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Södermalm (Storkyrkan)Stockholm Sweden

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Saint George and the Dragon – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Market, Storkyrkan, Obelisk at Slottsbacken, Royal Swedish Opera.

~300 ftS
Quaint hub of Stockholm's Old Town
Market, Stockholm
2 min walk • In the heart of Stockholm, Sweden, lies a bustling hub of commerce and culture: the historic market square known as Hotorget. Renowned for its vibrant atmosphere and diverse offerings, Hotorget serves as a daily testament to Stockholm’s rich tradition of trade...
~20 ftW
Church with George and the dragon statue
Storkyrkan, Stockholm
1 min walk • Storkyrkan, also known as the Stockholm Cathedral or the Great Church, is a medieval edifice that stands as a testament to the rich history and architectural heritage of Stockholm, Sweden. This prominent church, located in the heart of the city's Old Town (Gamla Stan)...
~190 ftE
Obelisk
Obelisk at Slottsbacken, Stockholm
1 min walk • The Obelisk at Slottsbacken is an iconic monument situated in the heart of Stockholm, Sweden. Standing prominently near the Royal Palace, this stone obelisk serves as a reminder of the city's rich history and cultural heritage.
~1390 ftN
Elegant theater for opera and ballet
Royal Swedish Opera, Stockholm
7 min walk • Royal Swedish Opera is an opera and ballet company based in Stockholm, Sweden.
~240 ftW
Postmodern architecture, Jean de la Vallée, Palace
Axel Oxenstierna palace, Stockholm
2 min walk • Axel Oxenstierna palace is a Mannerist architecture style building situated in the Old Town of Stockholm, Sweden.
~230 ftS
Nobel Prize and prizewinners' museum
Nobel Prize Museum, Stockholm
2 min walk • The Nobel Prize Museum is located in the former Stock Exchange Building on the north side of the square Stortorget in Gamla Stan, the old town in central Stockholm, Sweden.
~340 ftE
Baroque architecture, Church, Postmodern architecture
Finnish Church, Stockholm
2 min walk • The Finnish Church is a church building in Gamla stan in Stockholm, Sweden. Belonging to the Stockholm Finnish Parish of the Church of Sweden, it was opened in 1725 after the Lilla Bollhuset building had been rebuilt into a church.
~220 ftNW
Street
Högvaktsterrassen, Stockholm
2 min walk • Högvaktsterrassen is a street in Gamla stan, the old town in central Stockholm, Sweden passing west of Yttre Borgården, the outer court of the Stockholm Palace.
~350 ftE
Postmodern architecture, Monuments and statues
Järnpojke, Stockholm
2 min walk • Järnpojke or Iron Boy is a sculpture in Gamla stan of Stockholm, Sweden by Liss Eriksson, which is only 15 centimetres high and therefore is the smallest public monument of Stockholm.
~400 ftE
Street
Finska Kyrkogränd, Stockholm
2 min walk • Finska Kyrkogränd is a blind alley in Gamla stan, an old town in central Stockholm, Sweden. Leading south from Slottsbacken, the alley separates the Finnish Church from the Tessin Palace. It was also named after the vicinity to the former. It forms a parallel street to Bollhusgränd and Källargränd.
~370 ftE
Street
Trädgårdsgatan, Stockholm
2 min walk • Trädgårdsgatan is a small street in Gamla stan, the old town of Stockholm, Sweden. It stretches west from Skeppar Olofs Gränd to Källargränd, just south of the Royal Palace and north of the square Stortorget. Forming a parallel to Slottsbacken and Köpmangatan, it is intercepted by Trädgårdstvärgränd.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Saint George and the Dragon?

Nearby attractions include Storkyrkan, Stockholm (1 min walk), Trångsund, Stockholm (1 min walk), Obelisk at Slottsbacken, Stockholm (1 min walk), Källargränd, Stockholm (1 min walk).

How to get to Saint George and the Dragon by public transport?

The nearest stations to Saint George and the Dragon:

Bus

Riddarhustorget • Lines: 3, 53 (4 min walk)
Slottsbacken • Lines: 190, 191, 192, 193, 194, 195, 2, 57, 76, 96 (5 min walk)

Metro

Gamla stan • Lines: 13, 14, 17, 18, 19 (6 min walk)
Kungsträdgården • Lines: 10, 11 (9 min walk)

Ferry

Slussen • Lines: 18, 24, 82 (7 min walk)
Strömkajen • Lines: 12, 13, 14, 18, 24, 8, 9, Royal Canal Tour (8 min walk)

Tram

Kungsträdgården • Lines: 7 (13 min walk)
Nybroplan • Lines: 7 (14 min walk)

Train

Stockholms central (18 min walk)
Stockholm City (16 min walk)