Norrmalmstorg, Pedestrian square in central Stockholm, Sweden
Norrmalmstorg is a spacious open square in central Stockholm surrounded by shops, restaurants, and cafes. It serves as a connecting hub where pedestrians gather and pass through different parts of the city center.
The square started as a marketplace in the 17th century. During the 1960s modernization of Stockholm, it was completely redesigned as part of the city's urban renewal efforts.
The square serves as a meeting point where locals shop, have coffee, or simply sit and watch the day go by. The surrounding shops and restaurants reflect how Stockholm residents integrate this space into their everyday routines.
The square is easy to reach from multiple metro stations and bus stops nearby. There is plenty of space to walk around and sit, with seating areas distributed throughout the plaza.
A bank robbery took place here in 1973 that led to the creation of the term 'Stockholm syndrome'. This psychological phenomenon describes when hostages develop emotional bonds with their captors.
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