Gustav Adolfs torg, Malmö
| Gustav Adolfs torg, Malmö | |
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Gustav Adolfs torg, Malmö. (2011) | |
| General information | |
| Coordinates | 55°36′09″N 13°00′01″E / 55.60250°N 13.00028°E |
Gustav Adolfs torg is a public square located in Malmö, Sweden. It is a large park-like square (colloquially often called "Gustav") located in central Malmö between Stortorget and Triangeln. West of the square is the Old Cemetery where many prominent Malmö residents have their graves.
The square is named after Gustav IV Adolf who resided in Malmö between 11 November 1806 and 11 May 1807. The city functioned during that period as Sweden's capital.
Horsecar traffic began in 1887, passing by the square. When it was electrified in 1906–07, the center of tram traffic in the city was moved from Stortorget to Gustav Adolfs torg, within reach of most of the tram lines. The square has served as a central point for public transit ever since and it continues serving this purpose today for the city bus network of Malmö. The last tram line, line 4, Gustav Adolfs torg - Limhamn/Sibbarp, was closed in 1973.
One of the most famous buildings is the old Malmö Theater, of which only the facade is preserved. It is a neoclassical building, which now houses, among other things, H&M. Until 1972, the famous patisserie Brauns conditori was located on the square.