Sergelarkaden, pedestrian arcade beneath Sergels torg in Stockholm, Sweden

Sergelarkaden is a covered corridor beneath the fountain structure at Sergels Torg in Stockholm. The space receives light through round openings in the fountain that allow views of the glass sculpture Kristallvertikalaccent below.

The name Sergelarkaden was established in 1961 for the walkway level beneath Sergels torg. From 1972 to 2002, Maria's one-man orchestra sat here almost daily, playing electric organ and singing Christian songs. A proposal from Stockholm's land office suggested glazing the arcade to meet demands for a bright and safe city environment.

The name Sergelarkaden was fixed in 1961 for the walkway level under Sergels torg. From 1972 to 2002, Maria's one-man orchestra sat here almost daily, playing an electric organ and singing Christian songs, becoming a familiar presence for passers-by.

Sergelarkaden is bounded by the sunken open section of Sergels torg, known as Plattan, to the west and by Sergelgången to the east. Escalators connect the arcade up to Sergelgatan. The round light openings in Sergelfontänen above give indirect daylight and allow views of the Kristallvertikalaccent glass sculpture from below.

Since 1972 an organist named Maria performed here almost daily, playing and singing Christian songs, becoming a familiar presence for many visitors. Her daily music created an emotional connection to the space over several decades.