Köpmantorget, Pedestrian square in Gamla stan, Stockholm, Sweden
Köpmantorget is a pedestrian square situated between Köpmangatan and Köpmanbrinken slopes, connecting multiple streets in Stockholm's medieval district. The space is surrounded by shops, restaurants, and cafes that line its edges and draw both locals and visitors throughout the day.
The square first appeared in historical records on a 1733 map as Kiöpmanne T, marking the eastern end of Köpmangatan near a medieval city gate. Its location made it a natural gathering point for commerce within the evolving medieval city.
The square takes its name from merchants who once conducted business here. Visitors can still sense the atmosphere of this historic trading quarter as they move between the surrounding buildings.
The square is easily accessed from multiple directions and serves as a natural hub for walking through the medieval quarter. Visitors can comfortably browse nearby shops, pause at one of the many cafes, or sit and watch pedestrian traffic without needing to plan ahead.
Two distinct slopes called Köpmanbrinken descend from the square toward Österlånggatan, creating multiple levels within the medieval street layout. This topographic feature shapes how visitors navigate and experience the quarter's three-dimensional character.
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