The Most Beautiful Castles And Palaces In Sweden
European castles were mainly used for military defence in the past. In the early medieval times, Sweden was divided into provinces and into the Svea and Göta kingdoms. Sweden was able to develop a strong military and was emerging into Europe in the 1630s. As a result Sweden has many castles built in the medieval to renaissance period. Here we guide you to some of the most beautiful castles in Sweden from the Iron Age to the late Renaissance.
Drottningholm Palace
Drottningholm Palace was built for the Queen Hedvig Eleonora in 1662 and is often named as the ‘Versailles of the North’. The southern wing of the Palace is preserved for the current Royal Family in Sweden for their permanent residence. This palace was designed by famous Swedish architect Nicodemus Tessin the Elder. The architectural and interior design is full of baroque flavor, and it was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991. The theatre, Chinese pavilion and garden are the best examples of an 18th century Northern European royal residence in Sweden.
178 02 Drottningholm, Sweden, +46 84036280
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