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Sundbyholm Castle

Coordinates: 59°26′52″N 16°37′26″E / 59.4477777778°N 16.6238888889°E / 59.4477777778; 16.6238888889
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Sundbyholm Castle
Sweden
TypeCastle
Site information
ConditionRenovated
Site history
Built1648
Built byKarlsson Gyllenhielm

Sundbyholm Castle is a castle near the town of Eskilstuna, Sweden on the southern shore of Lake Mälaren.

History

Sundbyholm Castle was built by the Admiral of the Navy Carl Gyllenhielm, son of King Charles IX of Sweden.[1]

Sundbyholm Castle is known for the beauty of its grounds and nearby environs. It has been the subject of several paintings and drawings, the most famous of which is "The Old Castle" by Prince Eugen, Duke of Närke.

See also

59°26′52″N 16°37′26″E / 59.4477777778°N 16.6238888889°E / 59.4477777778; 16.6238888889

References

  1. ^ "Sundbyholms Slott". Retrieved 21 February 2011.