Gullbergsbrohemmet, Historical architectural ensemble in Stampen district, Gothenburg, Sweden
Gullbergsbrohemmet is a two-story stone building with a steep slate roof located in the Stampen district of Gothenburg. The structure spans around 1,500 square meters (16,000 sq ft) and shows symmetrical window placement that creates a balanced, ordered appearance.
The building began in 1742 as a workhouse where poor people could learn trades and find work. Later, around 1860, it became a women's prison to address growing social issues of the time.
The building's original layout and carpentry from the 1700s remain visible in how rooms connect and divide the space inside. These elements help you sense what daily life was like in this place over the centuries.
The building is located at Garverigatan 2 in the Stampen area and is easy to find. It now serves as short-term housing and an activity center, so visiting hours may depend on current activities and programs.
This building is one of the few remaining examples of mid-1700s architecture still standing in Gothenburg's outer districts. Its survival makes it a rare window into how the city expanded beyond its center during that period.
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