Stortorget, Historic public square in Gamla Staden, Malmö, Sweden.
Stortorget spans approximately 27,000 square feet and serves as the largest and oldest public square in Malmö, featuring buildings from the Renaissance period and a central equestrian statue.
Established in 1540 on the former site of Heligands Monastery, the square hosted important peace negotiations in 1524 between Swedish King Gustav Vasa and Danish King Frederick I.
The square displays an 1896 bronze monument of King Karl X Gustav on horseback, commemorating his role in the 1658 Peace of Roskilde that transferred Skåne to Sweden.
The square is accessible year-round and features the Malmö City Hall from 1547, historic pharmacy Lejonet from 1571, and various dining establishments for visitors to explore.
Apoteket Lejonet pharmacy has operated continuously since 1571, and its current neo-Renaissance building from 1896 displays restored advertising paintings from around 1900 on its fire gable.
Location: Malmö Municipality
GPS coordinates: 55.60617,13.00024
Latest update: November 28, 2025 15:21
Malmö tells the story of Sweden through its streets and buildings. This collection invites you to explore the places that have shaped the city, from small medieval squares to large green parks. You will find churches made of red bricks, Renaissance castles, museums that hold memories of the past, and squares where people have gathered for centuries. The city mixes old and new in a natural way. Historic buildings stand next to modern towers that change the city skyline. Public gardens offer places to relax, while museums show how Malmö grew and changed. These places help you understand why this third city of Sweden attracts visitors from around the world. As you go through this selection, you see how residents live daily between the history they inherit and new creations. Each site shows a part of the local identity, from public sculptures that make you think about the bridges linking Sweden and Denmark. Malmö encourages walking, watching, and feeling the pace of a city that respects its past while looking forward.
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