Stortorgsbrunnen, Water well in Gamla Stan, Stockholm, Sweden.
The Stortorget Fountain features four water pumps with iron spheres, lion head spouts, and a spiral staircase leading to a 14-meter deep basement.
Designed by architect Erik Palmstedt in 1778, the fountain marked the location from which all distances to and from Stockholm were originally measured.
The fountain represents the transition from Rokoko to Neoclassical architecture in Swedish design during the late eighteenth century.
The fountain served as a critical water source for drinking and firefighting purposes until groundwater levels decreased significantly in 1854.
The structure was temporarily relocated to Brunkebergstorget for nearly a century before returning to its original location during Stockholm's 700th anniversary in 1953.
Location: Stockholm City
Architects: Erik Palmstedt
GPS coordinates: 59.32497,18.07089
Latest update: March 8, 2025 16:20
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