Kastellet, Stockholm
Kastellet is a small citadel located on the islet Kastellholmen in central Stockholm, Sweden.
History
The first fortification on the location was built in 1667 designed by Governor-general and Field marshal
Realm of Sweden. After the fleet moved to Karlskrona
in 1680, the castle fell into disrepair
[1]
Kastellet exploded in June 1845 and subsequently was built 1846-1848 to the design of military officer and architect Fredrik Blom (1781–1853). It consists of a round tower with red brick walls and a 20-meter-high (66 ft) stair tower. [2]
The castle regained its defensive function during
Norwegian Constitution Day, some Norwegian expats temporarily raised the Norwegian flag in the tower. [3]
See also
Notes
- ^ "Erik J Dahlbergh". Svenskt biografiskt lexikon. Retrieved August 1, 2020.
- ^ "Fredrik Blom, arkitekt". Svenskt biografiskt handlexikon. Retrieved August 1, 2020.
- ^ Sjöstaden Stockholm 750 år, p 19
References
- Dalnäs, Torbjörn (2002). "Sjöstaden Stockholm 750 år" (PDF) (in Swedish). p. 19. Retrieved 2007-06-11.
59°19′21.5″N 18°05′25″E / 59.322639°N 18.09028°E
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