Växjö and Kronoberg Castle

Trip Start Jun 08, 2004
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Trip End Jun 30, 2004


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Monday, June 28, 2004

We came into Växjö that looked like an interesting place to stop. We drove out to Kronoberg Castle which is located on the shore of Lake Helgasjön. It was built in the 15th century by the bishop of Växjö.

Kronoberg Castle was seized by rebels led by Nils Dacke in 1542. The rebels were defeated in 1543. The king strengthened the castle to prevent new rebellions. It was completed in 1580. The ramparts were armed with 50 cannons.

Today it is in ruins but still in good enough condition that one can still fathom the strength of the fortification.

Kronoberg Castle
Kronoberg Castle
 At Kronoberg Castle
At Kronoberg Castle
 1-Kronoberg Castle
1-Kronoberg Castle
 2-Kronoberg Castle
2-Kronoberg Castle
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3-Kronoberg Castle
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