Mynttorget, Public square in Gamla Stan, Stockholm, Sweden
Mynttorget is a small public square in Gamla Stan, Stockholm, surrounded by stone buildings from the medieval and early modern periods. It sits close to the Swedish Parliament building and connects several narrow streets of the old town.
The square takes its name from a royal mint that operated here from 1696 to 1850, producing coins for the Swedish crown. The site had already been a gathering point in the old town long before the mint was established.
The square sits where narrow medieval streets meet, lined with restaurants, cafes, and shops that draw both locals and visitors throughout the day. It functions as a meeting point where the rhythm of the old town comes together naturally.
The square is easy to reach on foot and sits just a short walk from Gamla Stan metro station. From here, visitors can head in any direction into the surrounding old town streets without needing a map.
A building near the square is home to Sweden's oldest insurance company, founded in 1746 and still in operation today. It occupies a former private palace from the 17th century, which gives the address an unusual history for a business.
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