Malmö, Urban area and seaport in southern Sweden
Malmö stretches across three municipalities at the southwestern tip of Sweden, serving as a commercial center with modern districts along the waterfront. The streets run from older brick neighborhoods to newer residential zones, with the harbor and industrial buildings shaping the coastline.
The settlement arose in 1353 under Danish rule and grew from a marketplace into a trading hub for the German Hanseatic League before joining Sweden. The shift from a Danish port to a Swedish industrial city changed its role in the region permanently.
Residents gather in parks and squares during long summer evenings, switching between Swedish, Danish, English, or Arabic in conversations that reflect the everyday rhythm of life here. Cafés serve both traditional fika pastries and Middle Eastern dishes, and this mixture shapes how people socialize and eat throughout the city.
The Øresund Bridge links the city to Copenhagen and makes trips between both countries possible within minutes. Buses, trains, and extensive bike lanes cover most neighborhoods, so getting around without a car is straightforward.
The Turning Torso rises to 190 meters (620 feet) and stands as the tallest building in Scandinavia, with its twisting form embodying the modern architectural approach of the city. The lower floors of the tower contain apartments, while the upper levels house office spaces that are usually not open to the public.
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