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    Tourist Attractions in Malmo

    The most interesting and beautiful tourist attractions in Malmo. Photos and a brief description.

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    About Malmo

    Malmo is a Swedish city that can interest everyone. Lovers of history and architecture, gourmets and fans of ecotourism. The main means of transportation around the city is a bicycle. In many hotels they are given out for free. Although all the interesting buildings in Malmo are located within walking distance.

    In the Western Harbor there is the most extravagant attraction – a “twisted” skyscraper. From here you can admire the Ehresund Bridge leading to the Danish coast. There are many green park areas in the city. Artists and musicians often gather here, cultural events are held. There are 5 beaches in Malmo, the most popular – Ribersborg – is located 10 minutes from the center. And there are also a number of entertaining museums, exhibition halls and ultramodern galleries.

    Top Tourist Attractions in Malmo

    Ehresund Bridge

    Connects the cities of Malmo and Copenhagen, belonging to different states – Sweden and Denmark. The grandiose structure includes an 8–kilometer cable-stayed bridge across the Eressun Strait and a 4-kilometer underwater tunnel. And they are connected to each other by the artificial island of Peberholm. The opening took place in 2000. A four–lane highway is laid on the upper level, and a railway is laid on the lower level. Travel is paid, customs inspection is carried out at the entrance to Sweden.

    Ehresund Bridge
    Stortorget Square

    Stortorget Square

    It traces its history back to 1536. The very heart of Malmo. Translates as "big square". The main historical buildings are located here – the Town Hall, the governor's residence, the Kramer hotel, the oldest pharmacy in the city "Leyonet". In the center there is a monument to Charles X Gustav, the king who managed to win back a number of Swedish provinces from the Danes and conclude a truce with them in 1658. There is also a beautiful fountain built on the site of a drinking well of the XVI century.

    City Hall

    The original old building, decorated with bas-reliefs and sculptures of famous historical figures, looks little like a strict administrative institution. Construction work was started in the XVI century. Subsequently, the building was rebuilt and expanded. And in the XIX century, after a global reconstruction, the town hall received new front facades in the style of the then fashionable Renaissance. Only 3 halls are available for inspection today. There is a restaurant in the basement of the building.

    City Hall
    Lilla Bargain

    Lilla Bargain

    A pretty square in the center of Malmo, surrounded by medieval houses. Its name translates as "small". It was founded in the XVI century for trade, this tradition continues to this day. And in the late afternoon, the square turns into a center of fun – discos, restaurants and nightclubs open here. Every year, on the eve of Christmas, a 6-meter table lamp with a luminous shade is installed in the center of the square, which can talk.

    Malmo Castle

    One of the oldest castles in Sweden, which has managed to visit a royal residence, a defense fortress, a prison, barracks and a mint over its centuries-old history. Its walls are surrounded on all sides by an embankment and a moat filled with water. The bridge thrown over it leads to the gate tower with bells. The castle is well preserved, both externally and internally. Today, several museums are located on its territory – Urban, Artistic, Scientific and Technical.

    Malmo Castle
    St. Peter's Church

    St. Peter's Church

    An old red brick church in the style of German Gothic. It was built by German merchants for 100 years in the XIII-XIV centuries. It is famous for fragments of original frescoes of the XV century, as well as a magnificent carved altar of the XVII century, one of the largest in Northern Europe. A museum has been opened in the sacristy, where ancient books and a collection of ancient textiles are presented. The temple has excellent acoustics, you can listen to organ music. Admission is free for visitors.

    St. John's Church

    The majestic red brick and granite building was erected in 1907. It has soft rounded shapes and is a striking example of Art Nouveau style. The temple is named in honor of one of the apostles – John. The total height together with the tower is 60 meters. The interior of the temple is decorated with numerous roses made of wood and stone. For this reason, locals sometimes call it the "Church of roses". It is located near the railway station of Triangeln.

    St. John's Church
    Technical and Maritime Museum

    Technical and Maritime Museum

    One of the most interesting and informative museums in the city. It is located near the Malmo Castle. Here you can see a model of the first car, a tricycle from 1885, a steam locomotive, horse-drawn carriages, motorcycles, airplanes, a real submarine, a collection of old technical devices and tools. All the exhibits are active, you can study them, touch them with your hands and even control them. The museum also presents interactive expositions and a scientific "experimentarium".

    Art Gallery

    It has one of the largest exhibition halls in Europe. It was built in 1975 from concrete, glass, wood and aluminum. The unusual lattice ceiling of the gallery combines artificial and natural lighting and constantly changes height, giving the exhibits a unique look. There is an extensive collection of works of contemporary art of Scandinavia of various directions – paintings, icons, unusual installations, sculptures, handicrafts.

    Art Gallery
    Museum of Modern Art

    Museum of Modern Art

    The eye-catching orange color of the building immediately attracts attention. It is located in the city center, not far from St. Peter's Cathedral. The opening took place in 2009 in the premises of the former power plant. Branch of the Stockholm Museum. It occupies an area of 800 m2. The works of Swedish and foreign artists of the last century and modernity are presented. The main exposition is located in the engine room of the power plant, which was left unchanged. There is a souvenir shop and a cafe in the building.

    Opera House

    The theater building in the style of classical modernism was erected in 1944. At the end of the last century it was declared an architectural monument. The theater foyer is decorated with works by local artists and sculptors, as well as magnificent marble stairs. The auditorium is designed for 1.5 thousand seats and is one of the largest in Scandinavia. Of interest is the rotating stage and the descending floor of the hall, which makes it possible to remove the orchestra pit to increase the interior space.

    Opera House
    Sculpture

    Sculpture "Tied Gun"

    The famous sculpture called "No violence!" was created by the Swede Carl Ratersword. 16 of its variants are installed in different cities of the world – Beijing, Berlin, Luxembourg, New York and others. But the very first monument in the form of a revolver with a tied muzzle, symbolizing disarmament, was opened in 1985 in Malmo. The author was prompted to create such a monument by the senseless murders of famous people. In particular, the tragic death of John Lennon.

    City Library

    It contains more than 600 thousand books in 50 languages of the world, 266 newspapers and more than 2 thousand magazines, as well as many CDs. The largest library in Sweden. It serves up to 1.5 million visitors a year. It was established in 1905. Today it consists of three parts – an old red brick structure, a modern building made of glass panels built in 1997. And the so-called "cylinder" connects them, where the main entrance, registration desk and cafe are located.

    City Library
    Turning Torso

    Turning Torso

    The futuristic structure of the fashionable architect Santiago Calatrava rises on the shore of the Strait of Öresund, in the Western Harbor. The 54-storey white–stone skyscraper with a spiral facade is the tallest building in Scandinavia. Its height is 190 meters. The official opening took place in 2005. Inside there are offices, conference rooms and luxury apartments. Free access to the architectural masterpiece is limited because it is private property.

    Emporia Mall

    An original example of ultra-modern "broken" architecture and one of the largest shopping centers in Scandinavia. It opened in 2012 near the Malmo Arena. It consists of 3 floors and occupies a huge area of 93,000 m2. There are about 200 shops with various goods, pharmacies, an entertainment center, a children's area, cafes and restaurants. The roof of the center is a park area with grass, benches and paths.

    Emporia Mall
    Malmo Arena

    Malmo Arena

    A modern indoor stadium capable of accommodating 13 thousand spectators. It was opened in 2008. It occupies an area of 51000 m2. Inside there is a restaurant area designed for 3,250 seats, as well as 20 fast food outlets. The home field of a local hockey team called the "Redhawks". Not only sports, but also other spectacular events, solo concerts of world-class performers are held here. The Eurovision Song Contest was held in 2013.

    Kungsparken

    A luxurious Royal Park in the central part of the city. The oldest in Malmo, it was first opened to visitors in 1872. When designing the park area, the principles of the English landscape were taken into account – the territory looks as natural as possible. The plants are selected in such a way as to delight vacationers with lush flowering all year round. The central area is decorated with a large fountain, there are several channels and lakes. A casino is open for those who wish.

    Kungsparken
    Slottsparken

    Slottsparken

    It is located next to the Royal Park, on the territory of the Malmo Castle. Translates as "Palace Park". It was founded in 1900. Slottsparken consists of grassy lawns, open fields, forest areas, a beautiful flower garden, canals and ponds, playgrounds. Every year, a colorful flower festival is held here, as well as a number of other events. In the park area there are greenhouses and beds where organic vegetables, herbs and spices are grown. You can taste dishes from them in the eco-cafe.

    Pildammsparken

    The opening of the park took place in 1914 and was timed to coincide with the Baltic Exhibition of the Latest Technologies. It occupies an area of 45 hectares – it is the largest city park. On its territory there is an ancient pond, created in the XVII century and served as a city reservoir. The popular recreation area is decorated with sculptures, ancient buildings, luxurious flower beds, dancing fountains. Various cultural events are regularly held on the stage of the amphitheater.

    Pildammsparken
    Ribersborg Beach

    Ribersborg Beach

    The city sandy beach with a length of 3 km is the most visited in Malmo. There are places for entertainment, cafes, kiosks, marinas, a territory for nudists. But the main attraction of the beach area is the open–air baths. They were built at the end of the XIX century and have historical value. The baths have recently been restored, and they continue to receive visitors at any time of the year. They include men's, women's and one shared sauna, cafe and restaurant.