“Pungpinan? What a peculiar name!”, you might think. And you wouldn’t be alone. This charming red cottage, Torpet Pungpinan, actually inherited its name from a rather notorious neighbor – a tavern situated just across the road. See, back in the 17th century, a lively establishment known as Skarpnecks krog, or sometimes “Krogen i kröken”, stood just north of here. It earned the nickname “Pungpinan”, meaning “purse pincher”, because patrons supposedly had to squeeze their wallets tight to afford the drinks! Sadly, the tavern met its demise in 1876. But Torpet Pungpinan, built in 1763 as part of the Skarpnäck farm, has stood the test of time. Imagine, for over two centuries, it witnessed this area transform from rural farmland to a suburb of Stockholm. In the 1930s, the cottage even served as a community center for the youngsters moving into the newly built homes nearby. Today, Torpet Pungpinan stands as a privately owned reminder of a simpler time, its red wooden walls and firebrick roof whispering tales of bygone eras.
Центральный дом работников искусств
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