Foto: Bengt Wanselius
The Royal Domain of Drottningholm became Sweden’s first World Heritage site when it was added to UNESCO’s list in 1991. The citation for the World Heritage nomination states: “The ensemble of Drottningholm – castle, theatre, Chinese pavilion and gardens – is the best example of a royal residence built in the 18th century in Sweden, and is representative of all European architecture of this period”
The Royal domain of Drottningholm emerges as an exceptionally well preserved whole with its parts, buildings and interiors with original furnishings. Both Drottningholm Court Theatre and the Chinese Pavilion are buildings of world-wide interest. The Theatre is the only 18th century theatre in the world that still uses the original machinery on a regular basis. The Chinese Pavilion has been preserved intact and symbolizes the contacts between Europe and Asia during the 18th century.
Since the Drottningholm area became a World Heritage site, maintenance measures have been implemented, such as facade renovation of all buildings, renewal of the lime avenues in the Baroque garden and considerable technical documentation of the interiors in the part of Drottningholm Palace open to the public. Considerable maintenance and conservation work on the interior of the theatre is in progress.
Three main actors operate within the Drottningholm World Heritage site: the National Property Board, the Drottningholm Palace administration and Stiftelsen Drottningholms Slottsteater.
Stiftelsen Drottningholms Slottsteater consists of Drottningholm Court Theatre with its interiors and stage machinery, decorations and collections of objects. The task of the foundation is to widen knowledge about the history of theatrical art, through performances and guided tours of Drottningholm Court Theatre.
The National Property Board represents the government as owner and has responsibility for the property management. This includes financial and legal management, long-term planning, maintenance and operation of buildings and plant and maintenance and restoration of the park.
The Drottningholm Palace administration is part of the Governor of the Royal Palace, who represents His Majesty the King’s right of disposition. The palace administration decides about the use of the park and buildings and is responsible for the visitor operations, care of premises and daily maintenance of the park.
You can find the World Heritage Mangement Plan, compiled within the scope of
the existing cooperation between the National Property Board, the Drottningholm
Palace administration, and Stiftelsen Drottningholms Slottsteater, here
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World Heritage Properties, The Swedish National Heritage Board
Opening hours: May-August 10.00-17.00, September 11.00-15.30. The shop is open during intermission on matinée days and until 19.30 when there is an evening performance.
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