Kalmar Castle

12th century1100Sweden

CountrySweden

RegionSmaland

Period12th century

Year Built1100

About Kalmar Castle

One of the best-preserved Renaissance castles in Scandinavia. The Kalmar Union was formed here in 1397 uniting Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. The castle has been besieged 22 times.

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