Gathenhielmska huset, 18th-century wooden townhouse in Majorna, Gothenburg, Sweden.
Gathenhielmska huset is a gray timber building from the 18th century located near Stigbergstorget, displaying architectural elements from the Carolus period and late Baroque style. The structure contains several rooms, including a large hall on the first floor with historical paintings and restored wall coverings.
The building was constructed between 1743 and 1747 on land originally granted to a naval officer by King Karl XII in the early 18th century. This construction marks a period when the harbor city was developing its architectural identity.
The building is named after a naval commander whose legacy connects it to Gothenburg's maritime past. Visitors experience this history through the preserved rooms and their carefully restored decorative elements.
The building functions as a creative center with studio spaces for artists and hosts concerts, film screenings, and theatrical performances on a regular basis. Visitors can attend events throughout the year or explore the interior during open days.
The building received protected status in 1943, becoming the first officially recognized historical monument designated by Gothenburg. Restorations conducted over the decades revealed original wallpapers and painted decorations that craftspeople uncovered hidden beneath later finishes.
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