Frimurarehuset, Göteborg, Masonic building in central Gothenburg, Sweden
Frimurarehuset is a three-story building in central Gothenburg that extends through an entire block between Södra Hamngatan and Drottninggatan streets. The facade features yellow stucco and sandstone pilasters, while the upper levels contain meeting spaces for the Swedish Order of Freemasons Göta Provincial Lodge.
The building was constructed in 1807 by Danish architect Michael Bälkow but burned down in 1820 and was reconstructed by Justus Weinberg. It underwent further modifications in 1918 by Ernst Torulf and received protected heritage status in 1982.
The building contains a columned hall decorated with ceiling paintings by Louis Jean Desprez and relief sculptures by Gioacchino Frulli. These artworks shape the character of the interior spaces and reflect the artistic quality invested in the place.
The ground floor houses a restaurant where visitors can dine, while upper levels are reserved for Masonic lodge events. The location in the city center makes it easy to reach and it is near other attractions.
The building has historical ties to Dutch merchants who shaped the city's development. This connection to the city's trading past remains evident in how the place is structured and used today.
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