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The Swedish capital probably has one of the best public transport systems in Europe, especially when you consider the total length of the fast railway lines (T-bana, rail and light rail) in relation to the amount of inhabitants. The city is situated on several islands, making city transportation a feat. The Stockholm metro is also considered one of the most beautiful metro systems in Europe, especially the newest blue line which is a true art gallery. Stockholm's tunnelbana is 108 km long (62 km are underground) with 100 stations. Along its 110 km you can admire the works of over 150 artists, which is why it is considered the longest art gallery in the world! The idea came from two artists, Vera Nilsson and Siri Derkert, who in 1955 decided to create a huge museum that would attract the attention of people who didn't usually go to museums. The art installations in the subway were immediately a great success, and today 90 Stockholm subway stations are decorated. Considered the most beautiful and unique of the Tunnelbana stations, Kungsträdgården station is located in the centre of Stockholm and is the terminus of the Blue Line. Do you know what's special about this station? It has an archaeological site inside and it's all decorated in red, white and green, with the statues around it actually being replicas of the exterior art at Makalös Palace. Kungsträdgården in Italian means "Garden of the King", and in fact on the surface there is the homonymous public park, the oldest in Stockholm. The Kungsträdgården is an important meeting point for all citizens. In winter there is a large ice rink, while in summer the park hosts concerts and festivals.
