Malmö City Hall Square was built during Malmö's most prosperous period in the 1630s, surrounded by famous buildings including the town hall, the former residence of the first mayor, Cook, and a 400-year-old "lion pharmacy" in the corner of the square, with the statue of Karl X Gustaf riding in the middle of the square. Many buildings around the square have a history of hundreds of years. Although the small square is not large, every building here has a sense of history and every house has a story. From the pedestrian street to the small square, you can see a red half-wood structure house. It is Malmö's best preserved 16th century half-wood house. It is called Hedmanska Courtyard along with the yellow plaster house next to it, and in summer there are often small concerts in the courtyard. In the old courtyard, it is the center of modern design. There are also restaurants and cafes around Malmö City Hall Square, which is also a place for local people to gather, relax and entertain.