Malmo is not only an important port, but also the third largest city in Sweden, which is located on the south of the country in the picturesque region of Scania. Malmo is the capital of the region. In XIII century Malmo was a small port town that prospered thanks to fishing and selling salt herring. For a long time this place was part of Denmark. However, due to constant confrontations from the side of the residents of Malmo and bloody wars, Sweden and Denmark signed a peace treaty in 1658. According to this document Malmo joined the territory of Sweden.
Malmo has a tiny but quite cozy historical district which is concentrated on three major squares: Stora Torget, Lilla Torg and Gustav Adolf ones. These scenic squares will be perfect places … Open
Malmo is a perfect tourist destination for family vacation. The city features a good choice of entertaining establishments, sport centers, scenic parks and large stores. During the warm … Open
Nearby is the St. Peter’s Church, which also makes an amazing contrast with the modern buildings of Malmö. It was founded in the 14th century. From the moment of construction, unique frescoes, created by famous medieval painters were preserved within the walls of the church. One of the main features of the external appearance of the church is the ancient chapel, which was annexed to it as far back as 1442.
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One of the oldest buildings in the city is the House of the Rosenvinge Family, built in 1534. For several hundred years, this house belonged to one family. It retains the design of many rooms, characteristic of different periods. During the tour, visitors of this old house can admire the art of wall painting, see collections of old furniture and interior items, as well as appreciate the collections of works of art arrayed here.
The House of Niels Kantze is preserved in Malmö. It was built by the mayor of the city in 1530 for his daughter Anna. Several windows of this house faced the historic Östergatan Street, so the merchants could offer residents of the houses their goods directly through the windows. In the old house, there is also a beautiful old finish, and underground rooms that were used as warehouses.