Bourse of Göteborg, Exchange building in Gustaf Adolf Square, Gothenburg, Sweden
The Bourse of Göteborg is a Neoclassical building on the northern edge of Gustaf Adolf Square with a ballroom inside. Its facade shows the symmetrical forms and details typical of this architectural style, reflecting the craftsmanship of its era.
Local merchants raised funds for construction, and King Oscar I laid the cornerstone in 1844, with completion in 1849. The building became the city council's meeting place from 1863 onward, establishing over a century of local governance there.
The building has long served as the meeting place for Gothenburg's municipal council and shapes how people see the Gustaf Adolf Square. Visitors passing by recognize it as the center of local governance and civic life.
The building underwent major renovation and its interiors were updated while the council continued its work. Visitors should note that access and opening times may vary depending on ongoing administrative activities.
Although the Swedish name is often translated as Stock Exchange, the building functioned mainly as a trading center for merchants without royal patronage. This shows that local merchants took the project into their own hands and funded it themselves.
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