Stortorget (Main Square), Malmo (must see)
Main Square was first created in 1540 and is the largest and oldest square in Malmo. In its heyday, it was also the largest market square in Northern Europe. Mayor J枚rgen Kock created the square by demolishing the old Catholic Church and monastery after the Reformation.
An impressive equestrian statue depicting King Karl X Gustav stands at the center of the square. King Karl X Gustav conquered former Danish provinces and united them with the Swedish Empire in 1658.
From the 16th to the 19th century, the square was home to a central city fountain. This fountain provided drinking water to many city businesses and homes through wooden pipes. Today, an ornamental fountain is in its place.
The square is home to many historical buildings, including Malmo City Hall, the Kocksa Huset, and the Lion Pharmacy.
Main Square frequently hosts large events such as the popular week-long Malmo Festival in the summer. The festival features culture, art, and music and hosts over one million visitors each year.
An impressive equestrian statue depicting King Karl X Gustav stands at the center of the square. King Karl X Gustav conquered former Danish provinces and united them with the Swedish Empire in 1658.
From the 16th to the 19th century, the square was home to a central city fountain. This fountain provided drinking water to many city businesses and homes through wooden pipes. Today, an ornamental fountain is in its place.
The square is home to many historical buildings, including Malmo City Hall, the Kocksa Huset, and the Lion Pharmacy.
Main Square frequently hosts large events such as the popular week-long Malmo Festival in the summer. The festival features culture, art, and music and hosts over one million visitors each year.
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Stortorget (Main Square) on Map
Sight Name: Stortorget (Main Square)
Sight Location: Malmo, Sweden (See walking tours in Malmo)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Malmo, Sweden (See walking tours in Malmo)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Malmo, Sweden
Create Your Own Walk in Malmo
Creating your own self-guided walk in Malmo is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Lund Walking Tour
Lund is a verdant city famed primarily for its academic prowess and as the backdrop for the final scenes of Ingmar Bergman鈥檚 renowned movie, "Wild Strawberries". Situated just about 15 kilometers (9.3 miles) northeast of Malmo, it makes a perfect day-trip destination.
At the heart of the city lies Stortorget, the bustling central square where locals gather and events take place.... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles
At the heart of the city lies Stortorget, the bustling central square where locals gather and events take place.... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles
Malmo Introduction Walking Tour
Malmo is Sweden's third-largest city, after Stockholm and Gothenburg. Malmo's history stretches back to the 13th century when Malmo was part of Denmark. During the 17th century, Sweden gained control of Malmo.
Today, Malmo is an industrial and transportation center. The port city is known for its beautiful architecture, charming squares, parks, and excellent shopping.
Main Square... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles
Today, Malmo is an industrial and transportation center. The port city is known for its beautiful architecture, charming squares, parks, and excellent shopping.
Main Square... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles
Historical Buildings Walking Tour
At a glance, Malmo can produce the impression of an industrial city, but a closer look reveals a rather colorful combination of architectural styles. Here, medieval, Renaissance and 19th-century edifices coexist harmoniously with post-modernistic and futuristic designs.
The Old Town with its cobblestone squares (home to open-air bars, restaurants and caf茅s), as well as historical buildings,... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
The Old Town with its cobblestone squares (home to open-air bars, restaurants and caf茅s), as well as historical buildings,... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
Shopping in Malmo
When it comes to shopping, Malmo has something for everyone 鈥� from local specialty shops to alluring designer boutiques and large shopping centers, not to mention a great number of art galleries where exclusive art works and handicrafts, signed by Swedish artists, can be purchased.
Alongside cozy retail stores in the heart of Malmo there are tons of food outlets and exciting pit-stops where... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.1 Km or 0.7 Miles
Alongside cozy retail stores in the heart of Malmo there are tons of food outlets and exciting pit-stops where... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.1 Km or 0.7 Miles