Västertorp

Västertorp (Westcroft) is a district of the Hägersten-Liljeholmen borough in Söderort, the southern suburban part of Stockholm.

The suburb was constructed in the late 1940s. The Västertorp outdoor metro station was opened in 1964. Västertorp is recognized for the many sculptures decorating the area. The sculptures were placed on the initiative of Fritz H. Eriksson.

Coordinates: 59°17′28″N 17°58′0″E / 59.29111°N 17.96667°E / 59.29111; 17.96667

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