Malmo City Hall
The town hall on the main town square of Stortorget was decided to be built at the beginning of the 16th century — the city was growing, the old building was missing. The construction was delayed, but it was completed by 1547, and as the city continued to grow, the town hall was then completed several more times.
Royal Park in Malmo
When the Malmo defense system lost its importance, it was decided to repurpose it, using spaces and buildings for something useful. Therefore, the Malmo Castle was handed over to the prison, and the space around it was soon ennobled and turned into a large public park.
The Turning Torso skyscraper in Malmo
As often happens, the idea was born by accident. Architect and sculptor Santiago Calatrava is quite a well—known personality in the world of modern architecture, almost all of his projects become city attractions.
Charles Church of Malmo
Once an old German church of the 17th century was located on this site, but by the 19th century it had become too small and was badly destroyed. Then the German diaspora was allocated another place for construction, and this one was rebuilt into a Swedish church.
Malmo Castle
The first castle-fort on this site was built in 1434 as part of the city’s defense system. The fort was very small, but its traces can still be found — it was included in the main building, part of the wall belongs to the same era. In 1530, by order of the Danish king, a new large castle was built here.
St. Gertrude’s district in Malmo
The St. Gertrude district in Malmo is unusual mainly for its eclecticism: it is rare to see medieval leaning houses, warehouses of the 18th century, Art Deco buildings and modern concrete buildings nearby at the same time.
St. Paul’s Church in Malmo
Once there was an older church on this site, but it was tiny and badly destroyed, so they decided to replace it. The new building was built in 1882 by the famous Swedish architect Emil Langlet, and he designed it in his favorite style.
Merchants’ Chapel in Malmo
The Merchants’ Chapel was built in 1442 by order of a group of merchants from among the wealthiest and most influential in the city. They decided to attach it to the Church of St. Petra, by that time — the largest in Malmo.