3 Wandering Squares to Fancy in Malmö Sweden
1. Stortorget – the place where you’ll fancy history
Stortorget is Malmö’s main central square and shopping district. Featuring a bunch of historical attractions, you’ll be most certainly amazed by its alluring architecture and fascinating stories.
In the very center of the square, you’ll be introduced to Charles X Gustav of Sweden’s bronze statue. Maybe you’re asking, who was Charles X Gustav and why is his commemorative monument placed in the heart of this plaza? Well, he was the King of Sweden from 1654 until his death in 1660. And the most important thing is that he played an essential role for Malmö’s history, regaining the city from the Danish domination.
Moving on, you can admire Malmö’s Renaissance-style city hall in the eastern part of the market. History says that it was built hundreds of years ago (specifically in 1546), in the French architectural style and it was the biggest city hall in Scandinavia at that time. The project was completed by a French architect who made place strikingly similar to the Palace of Versailles.
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