Carl Michael Bellman's Enigmatic Well: A Secret Connection in Stockholm

Carl Michael Bellman's Enigmatic Well: A Secret Connection in Stockholm

Delve into the mystery of Carl Michael Bellman's enigmatic connection to a well in Stockholm, named in his renowned poem 'Vila vid denna källa'.

Bellman's Well, located at the intersection of Pettersbergsvägen and Bellmanskällevägen in Hägersten, Stockholm, is linked to Swedish poet and musician Carl Michael Bellman. Officially documented in 1949 by Brännkyrka hembygdsförening Nr 2, the well is also mentioned in Fredman's Epistle No. 82. Though there is no definitive proof, the well is often associated with Bellman due to its mention in his poem, leaving the intriguing question open about whether it is the well he refers to.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

Written by Nik Frost

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