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Kalmar: Sweden’s Castle by the Sea

Published/Revised May 13, 2016 By Marilyn McFarlane This post may contain promotional and affiliate links. EuropeUpClose may receive commissions for purchases made through links in this post. Please read our disclosure for more info.

Kalmar: Sweden’s Castle by the Sea

Kalmar Castle, in Sweden, is tranquil now, and murmuring tourists make the only sounds on cobblestones that rang with horses' hooves and marching feet 800 years ago. The mighty fortress, where swords clashed in bloody battles, was replaced with a castle in the 16th century by King Gustav Vasa. This is one of Sweden's best-preserved Renaissance castles, complete with moats, dungeons, and secret ... Read Full Article

Filed Under: Northern Europe, Sweden Tagged With: Kalmar Castle, King Gustav Vasa, Kvarnholmen, Kalmar Konstmuseum, Kalmar Lansmuseum, hotel Slottshotellet, Calmar Stadshotell, Clarion Packhuset, Kullzenska Cafeet, Orrefors, smaland

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