Malmö Town Hall, Renaissance town hall in Stortorget, Malmö, Sweden
Malmö Town Hall is a red brick building with a 47-meter clock tower and intricate stone decorations reflecting Dutch Renaissance style. The facade received a complete restoration in the 1860s while the medieval core underneath remained intact.
Construction took place between 1546 and 1555 when Malmö was one of the largest cities in Scandinavia and displayed its economic power prominently. The substantial structure stands as evidence of the city's wealth and importance during that period.
The Knut Hall features decorations inspired by the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles and serves as the setting for important municipal ceremonies. You can still see how this room functions as a formal gathering space for the city's official events.
The basement vaults contain the Rådhuskällaren restaurant, while upper floors house administrative offices and council meeting spaces. Visitors can explore public areas depending on availability, particularly the tower offering views over the square.
The Bernadotte Room is reserved exclusively for royal and diplomatic guests and preserves original medieval architectural elements beneath its 19th-century decorations. This hidden historical layer shows how older and newer building phases are woven together across the centuries.
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