Orebro Castle

14th century1300Sweden

CountrySweden

RegionOrebro

Period14th century

Year Built1300

About Orebro Castle

Built on an island in the Svartan River. Engelbrekt Engelbrektsson was chosen as leader of the rebellion here in 1434. Used as a royal residence and prison.

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