Malmo

Welcome, observant traveler, to Malmo, the dynamic and incredibly diverse third largest city in the Kingdom of Sweden. Home to over three hundred thousand inhabitants, this coastal metropolis is a fascinating study in contrasts. …

Our exploration begins in the very historic core of the city, at Stortorget, which translates simply to the Big Square. Laid out in the year fifteen forty, this vast, open plaza was created to assert the power and prestige of the…

Just a stone's throw away from the grandeur of the main square lies a dramatically different urban space: Lilla Torg, or the Little Square. Stepping into Lilla Torg feels akin to stepping back through time, perhaps a century or…

Leaving the bustling cafes behind, we find quiet reflection at St. Peter's Church, the oldest building in all of Malmo. …

We now transition from the spiritual to the martial, arriving at the sprawling grounds of Malmohus Castle. Do not expect a fairy tale palace; this is a rugged, highly fortified structure designed for defense and control. …

While Malmo boasts grand castles and ancient churches, it also embraces the thoroughly strange and quirky. Prepare yourself, both mentally and gastronomically, for one of the most unique and challenging institutions in the city:…

Our final major stop takes us away from the historic center and towards the sea, into the district known as Vastra Hamnen, or the Western Harbor. This area represents the dramatic, futuristic face of modern Malmo. …

As our walking tour of Malmo comes to a conclusion, take a moment to process the extraordinary architectural and cultural timeline we have traversed. We began in the shadows of a fourteenth century brick Gothic church, walked…