50 “Must See” Castles from around the World

The best way to visualize history is to view a piece of it. And the easiest way to do this is to visit one of the worlds many castles and castle ruins, which tell stories of love and hate, war and peace.

Castles in Sweden

Orebro Castle in Sweden is a squat fortification, which was built to guard the trade routes along the River Svarta in central Sweden.
Orebro Castle
The original castle was torn down in 1573 by the future King, Charles IX to be replaced with the present building. Sadly, the King had limited time to enjoy the new castle, as he was murdered just a few years after it was built.

Gripsholm Castle in the south of Sweden is the best-known castle in the country, though it is more of a palace than a stronghold.
Gripsholm Castle
Originally a 14th century fortress, it was torn down and rebuilt by King Gustav I. In the 1700’s, the self-portrayed ‘actor king,’ King Gustav III, had the castle renovated and a theatre was built within one of the Round Towers. Gripsholm now houses Sweden’s National Collection of Portraits.

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