Lill-Jans plan, Public park in Östermalm district, Stockholm, Sweden.
Lill-Jans plan is a public park at the intersection of Valhallavägen and Engelbrektsgatan in the Östermalm district. The space features green areas, pedestrian paths, and a protected historic building at Lill-Jans plan 4.
The park took its name in 1887 from Lill-Jan Persson's tavern, which operated as a gateway to a larger property in the early 1800s. The area was later developed as a public space and became an established location in northern Stockholm.
The name comes from Lill-Jan Persson's tavern from the early 1800s, which served as a gateway to his larger estate. The location holds meaning in Swedish literature and serves as a gathering spot that locals still use today.
The park sits at a major transit junction with good connections to public transportation. Visitors can easily move through the paths and use it as a meeting spot or passage point.
Poet Carl Michael Bellman mentioned this location in his literary works, referring to the area by a different name. This connection to classic Swedish literature gives the modern park a deeper historical layer.
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