Gymnasiehusen, Academic building in Stockholm, Sweden
Gymnasiehusen is an office building in Stockholm's central area with high ceilings and large arched windows. A connecting passage spans across Gymnasiegränd street and joins the eastern and western sections of the structure.
The structure was built in 1640 and incorporates remnants of a medieval monastery, including a star-vaulted room and basement facilities of the former Greyfriars monastery. These elements reflect Stockholm's earlier foundations and were integrated into the modern structure.
The building was redesigned by architect Johan Fredrik Åbom in the late Empire style and served as an educational facility for Stockholm's Gymnasium starting in 1821. The rooms still display stylistic features from these modifications that shape the place's character today.
The building is located in Stockholm's central area and is easy to reach. When visiting, keep in mind it is an active office building, so visiting hours may be limited.
Below the building lie well-preserved medieval walls stretching about 10 meters high along Gymnasiegränd street. These walls are part of a bathhouse complex from Stockholm's earlier period and offer a rare glimpse into the city's medieval urban infrastructure.
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