Munkbrohamnen
Munkbrohamnen (
footway passing along the western waterfront of Gamla stan, the old town in central Stockholm, Sweden. Stretching along the western side of Centralbron, the motorway and railway bridge passing north-south between the islands Stadsholmen and Riddarholmen, Munkbrohamnen offers pedestrian access from and to the metro station of the old town, and a panoramic view over the bay Riddarfjärden
.
History
The name, made official in 1921 because 'it is already established', was preceded by others, such as Örebrohamnen ("Örebro Harbour"), because ships from the city of
Greyfriars abbey once located nearby on Riddarholmen.[1]
Moored at the quay is the Helikopterplattan (Helicopter Platform). In addition to being the only helicopter platform in central Stockholm, it has been known since the mid-1980s as a favourite hangout for
See also
References
- ISBN 91-7031-042-4.
- ^ Anna-Lena Lodenius, Per Wikström (1997). "Skinnskallarna kommer till Sverige" (in Swedish). Natur & Kultur. Archived from the original on 2006-12-30. Retrieved 2007-02-28.
- ^ Nätverket mot rasism (1998-10-28). "Nazististiska lokaler" (in Swedish). Hasans vänner mot våld och rasism. Archived from the original on 2007-09-26. Retrieved 2007-02-28.
- ^ "Den svenska nazirörelsen 1999" (in Swedish). Motkraft. Archived from the original on 2007-03-02. Retrieved 2007-02-28.
External links
59°19′22.52″N 18°3′59.29″E / 59.3229222°N 18.0664694°E
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