It is a public square and cultural hub in Gothenburg, Sweden. It was opened when Gothenburg held a major World Industrial Exposition, in 1923 to celebrate the city's 300th anniversary. It is surrounded by the Gutenberg Concert Hall (where the Gutenberg Symphony Orchestra is located), the Gothenburg Museum of Art, the Gothenburg City Theater and the City Library. The square is also distinguished by the presence of the Poseidon statue of Carl Milles in its center, which is one of the symbols of the city.