The coastal city of Malmö in the southern Swedish region of Skåne is the third largest city in the country after Stockholm and Gothenburg with around 344,000 inhabitants. Malmö was founded at the end of the 12th century and was originally part of Denmark. The city has only been part of Sweden since 1658. Malmö is one of the most diverse cities in Scandinavia and offers an exciting mix of historical charm and urban pulse. Skyscrapers soar over centuries-old squares and inconspicuous brick facades house art treasures with modern and classic works. The city offers a good range of cultural attractions, including the new Moderna Museet Malmö. The old town is divided into two parts: the Gamla Väster district in the west with historical buildings and the Carolikvarteren district in the east, which was modernized in the 1960s. The historic center is the Stortorget ("big square"), the oldest and largest square in Malmö, surrounded by well-preserved architecture from the 16th century. In the south of the Stortorget is the Lilla Torg, the "small square". The church of Sankt Petri is considered to be Malmö's oldest building. It dates from the 14th century and is a prime example of brick Gothic. A landmark of the metropolis is the spectacular Turning Torso (“twisted torso”) skyscraper - with a height of 190 meters, 54 floors and its dynamic shape, a masterpiece of modern architecture and engineering. Another important architectural landmark is the imposing Öresund Bridge, which connects Malmö with the Danish capital Copenhagen. At eight kilometers in length, it is the longest bridge of its kind in Europe.