Here, I invite you to pause for a moment. On the street to your left, if you walk just a few steps, you’ll notice a narrow alley with its name written just above: Stenbastugränd. If it happens to be open when you pass by, step inside and follow it for a few meters, and you’ll find yourself in an astonishing circular courtyard. This discreet space, hidden behind the façades, was designed in the 1950s by architect Artur von Schmalensee. It is named after Hjalmar Branting, Sweden’s first democratically elected Prime Minister and a key figure in the labor movement. At the center, you’ll see a bronze statue entitled *Morgon* (“Morning”), created by sculptor Ivar Johnsson in 1962. This slender nude brings a touch of art and poetry to a courtyard surrounded by administrative buildings, serving as an annex to the government chancery.