Norra Bantorget

Norra Bantorget is an area in central Stockholm, named after the location where the first Stockholm Norra Station was built. It is the traditional Social Democratic Party|Social Democratic] grounds of the Swedish capital. It is the location of the LO headquarters, the Swedish [Trade Union Confederation].
At Norra Bantorget is also the Workers Movement's Archive and Library, and Folkets hus. There are several monuments of working class leaders erected at Norra Bantorget, including a statue of August Palm and the Branting Monument. A street in the area is named after Olof Palme.
Norra Bantorget is a traditional gathering spot for demonstrations, such as the ones arranged by the Social Democrats on May Day.
There is also a newly erected four-star Clarion hotel, Clarion Hotel Sign, located on the right side of the square as seen from the LO-building.
Image:Mensevikii.jpg|thumb|none|320px|Leaders of the Russian Menshevik Party at Norra Bantorget, May 1917. Pavel Axelrod, Julius Martov and Alexander Martinov