Statue of Birger Jarl, Bronze sculpture in Riddarholmen, Stockholm, Sweden.
The statue stands on Birger Jarls torg, depicting the city founder in traditional medieval attire with intricate bronze details throughout the sculpture.
Swedish sculptor Bengt Erland Fogelberg created this monument in 1854 to honor Birger Jarl, who established Stockholm as a trading center in the 13th century.
The bronze figure represents the beginning of Stockholm's development, marking the location where governmental authorities and administrative buildings cluster.
Visitors can reach the statue by walking through Gamla Stan, finding it near Riddarholmen Church at coordinates 59.3251 latitude and 18.0639 longitude.
The square surrounding the statue contains six palaces currently used by different government departments, creating an administrative nucleus in Stockholm's old town.
Location: Stockholm City
Inception: 1854
Creator: Bengt Erland Fogelberg
Made from material: bronze
GPS coordinates: 59.32511,18.06385
Latest update: March 13, 2025 06:06
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