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The Drottningholm Palace is the private residence of the Swedish Royal Family . It is located in Drottningholm on the island Lovön , and is one of Sweden's Royal Palaces.
(See Royal Palaces In Sweden ).

Construction of the palace commenced in the 17th Century . The palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site , mainly because of the Drottningholm Palace Theater and the Drottningholm Chinese Pavilion, and is open to the public at certain times. The palace is surrounded by many large parks. In the summer, the estate is a popular spot for taking walks and picknicks, since it is only 15 km from downtown Stockholm .


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