Stortorget, Stockholm is the oldest square of Stockholm and an important historic site that is bordered by many awe inspiring 18th century buildings. These buildings have been a mute witness of the intriguing past of this city including the appalling incident of "Stockholm Blood Bath" that took place in 1520. This blood bath was organized by Christin II who got rid of almost all of his political opposition by having them beheaded in this public square. The sense of calm and tranquility that wraps this square today makes it difficult to associate this site with such a horrific incident. Stortorget, Stockholm is also a popular shopping destination as it is dotted with many tapering shopping streets and boulevards that lead to and from its center.
Today, the square of Stortorget in Stockholm is frequented by millions of tourist every year, who come to this city from different parts of the world for holidaying with friends and family. The strategic location of Stortorget has made it a popular site for holding demonstrations and performances. Every year during Christmas, a Christmas market is held here from where one can buy some exquisite traditional handicrafts as souvenirs.
Famous Monuments and Buildings along Stortorget in Stockholm
Stortorget in Stockholm is the site of many notable buildings and structures including the Stock Exchange Building (Börshuset), the seat of the Swedish Academy, the Nobel Museum, and the Nobel Library. Designed by renowned architect, Erik Palmstedt, the Stock Exchange Building was built in 1773-1776 in place of the town hall that had stood there for several hundreds years before being relocated first to the Bonde Palace and then to the present Court House in 1915.
Also, there are a number of historical thoroughfares that pass through Stortorget in all the prime directions. These are Kåkbrinken, also known as the Slope of the Ramshackle House" that stretches west down to Västerlånggatan, Skomakargatan or Shoemaker's Street and Svartmangatan or Black Man's Street that stretches south to Tyska Brinken ("German Slope") and Kindstugatan ("Box on the ear Street").
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