Seyfridtzska huset, Renaissance apartment building in Gamla Stan, Stockholm, Sweden
Seyfridtzska huset is a residential building with a yellow facade that occupies Stortorget square in the Old Town, distinguished by its stepped gable and decorative stonework. The structure displays traditional Nordic features, with regularly spaced windows and carved details that define the character of the historic square.
The building was constructed during the 1520s when Stockholm experienced significant urban development. It received its name from Hans Seyfridtz, a leather craftsman who owned the property in the 1600s.
The property shares architectural characteristics with neighboring structures like Schantzska huset, representing the Nordic Renaissance style prevalent in Stockholm's Old Town.
The ground floor houses Chokladkoppen cafe, which is open throughout the day and provides an easy way to experience the building from within. The location on Stortorget square means it sits at the center of the Old Town, making it convenient to reach on foot while exploring the neighborhood.
Maria Seyfridtz, widow of the original owner, married Johan Eberhard Schantz later in life, connecting this building with neighboring properties through family ties. This marriage reshaped the physical layout and ownership structure of the complex in the 1600s.
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