Setting the scene
Along the way, Köpmangatan itself is worth a slow look—one of Gamla Stan’s oldest, most classic lanes—before arriving at this dramatic statue.
The story
Köpmangatan’s mellow yellow facades are mostly 18th-century, its reddish ones mostly 17th-century; once merchants’ homes, they’re now home to antique dealers and specialty shops in a street that was once densely packed within the city walls. Following it to Köpmantorget square delivers the payoff: a breathtaking statue of St. George slaying the dragon, with a maiden—representing Stockholm itself—looking on in gratitude a few steps away.
What to notice
- Köpmangatan’s facades: yellow (18th-century) versus reddish (17th-century) buildings.
- The St. George statue: dramatic dragon-slaying scene at Köpmantorget.
- The maiden statue: representing Stockholm, nearby.
Next stop
From Köpmantorget, continue on to Stortorget, Stockholm’s oldest square.