Residenset, a building at Stortorget in Malmö, has been steeped in history since the 1600s. In 1658, the building was taken by force by Gustaf Banér, who drove out Fadder Loch. In the 18th century, the buildings were combined into one residence for the county governor of Skåne län.
The current façade dates from a renovation in 1849 by architect Fredrik Wilhelm Scholander. Only the western voluted gable and a small 'kerub head' on the eastern gable remain from the original structures from 1500–1600s. From November 1806, the country was governed from Malmö, and Residenset accommodated the royal family, court, and part of the diplomatic corps. The northern side of the square was almost entirely occupied by distinguished guests. Gustav Adolfs torg was named after Gustav IV Adolf, and Drottningtorget was named after Queen Fredrika.
King Karl XV died at the county governor's residence on September 18, 1872. The Trekungamötet 1914 took place between December 18-19, 1914, at the Länsresidenset. Today, the building is owned by the state and managed by Statens fastighetsverk.
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Written by Nik Frost
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