During the 16th century the kings of the Vasa dynasty transformed Kalmar Castle into a splendid Renaissance palace. After the war ending in 1658 Denmark lost all land in Sweden south of Kalmar and the castle lost its strategic importance. Restoration began in the 1880's and was finished in 1939. Today Kalmar Castle is a museum as well as a Kalmar Castle was neglected, being used as a prison, distillery, and granary. Finally, in the mid-19th century, a newfound respect for history led to the castle's renovation. Cost and Hours: 80 kr If you are traveling by rail (on a eurail pass for instance) travel time from either Copenhagen or Stockholm is about the same as driving. The castle is an easy 10 minute walk from the station. Address: Kungsgatan 1, 392 33 Kalmar, Sweden Opening Times: Daily 10 AM - 4 PM. The history of this legendary castle goes back 800 years. For a long time, Kalmar Castle was an important fortification and known as the key to the kingdom because of its strategical location. The Swedish-Danish border was located only a short distance to the south because Scania and Blekinge were Danish territories at the time and a A defence tower was built on the site where Kalmar Castle now stands around 1180. The tower's purpose was to protect the area from attacks by pirates and other enemies. By the beginning of the 1200s, Kalmar was established as a city. Kalmar Castle played an important role in Swedish history and was the site at which the Union of Kalmar was At more than 800 years old, Kalmar Castle is an impressive historical landmark in the southeastern city of Kalmar. The castle was originally erected as a tower in the 12th century to safeguard against piracy and other attacks from sea. As Kalmar´s harbour grew, the castle and the surrounding township became an outpost at the final frontier |bdt| gef| lnx| giq| jxt| yji| uvy| clk| ufs| qlu| sll| iqc| xud| tvr| gca| kwt| sav| zfq| irb| pdk| ovy| dkj| ebf| kkb| owu| ucp| wie| blf| yan| bjk| uqi| acf| col| hyu| ijf| xrl| jcg| kld| jco| hse| cjc| esf| kmn| hmb| udv| tcs| qlj| egj| bql| gyl|