Description
- Old names: nyegatun (1636), nyia gaatan, den nya Konnungsgatun, stora konungsgatun (1637), den store Nye gatan (1638), Konnungsgatun (1641), Nye gaten, KongsGaten (1660), Kongs- eller stoora Nygatan, stora Kongs- el' Nygatan (early 18th century), Stora Nygatan (around 1720).
- Parallel streets: Västerlånggatan, Lilla Nygatan.
- Crossing streets: Riddarhustorget, Stora Gråmunkegränd, Helga Lekamens Gränd, Göran Hälsinges Gränd, Ignatiigränd, Gåsgränd, Överskärargränd, Sven Vintappares Gränd, Didrik Ficks Gränd, Yxsmedsgränd, Kåkbrinken, Bedoirsgränd, Skräddargränd, Schönfeldts Gränd, Tyska Brinken, Lejonstedts Gränd, Kornhamnstorg.
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