Kockska huset, 16th-century architectural ensemble in Old Town, Malmö, Sweden.
Kockska huset is a merchant house from the 16th century in old Malmö with stone walls, stepped gables, and tall windows. The multi-story facade displays ornamental details that reflect the period in which it was built.
Merchant Jørgen Kock commissioned this house in 1524 as an expression of his wealth and status. It stands as one of the oldest remaining buildings in Malmö and demonstrates the early Renaissance architecture that emerged in Scandinavia at that time.
The building houses a restaurant today that serves regional dishes in a space with preserved original details. Its continued use as a gathering place for meals reflects how this old merchant house remains central to local community life.
The building sits on Västergatan in central Malmö and can be viewed from the outside any day of the week. The restaurant inside welcomes visitors who wish to dine there and experience the space firsthand.
The stepped gable design of this house has remained practically unchanged for roughly 500 years since it was first built. This original form is now rare to find among buildings from this early period in Sweden.
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