Serafimerlasarettet, Former hospital in Kungsholmen, Stockholm, Sweden.
Serafimerlasarettet is a building complex in Kungsholmen that underwent renovation starting in the 1890s under architects Per Axel Nyström and Axel Kumlien. The structures display characteristics of that era and are distributed across several sites along Hantverkargatan.
The institution was founded in 1752 as Sweden's first modern hospital and operated continuously until 1980. During this period, it evolved from a pioneering facility into a major medical training center for Stockholm and beyond.
The building carries a name referencing the Seraphim, celestial beings from religious tradition that symbolize healing and divine care. This spiritual reference shaped how the community viewed the institution as a place of restoration.
Today the building houses various healthcare providers and serves as a research site with medical archives available for study. These records are accessible to those interested in exploring medical history and institutional development.
Medical training here became mandatory for all Swedish physicians and surgeons, establishing new national standards for clinical education. This requirement made it an essential school for medical professionals throughout the country.
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