Lion Redoubt, Fortified tower in Gullbergsvass, Sweden.
The Lion Redoubt stands as a six-story round tower with a star-shaped fortification design, enabling defensive firing positions in all directions from its hilltop location.
Built in 1689 under the direction of Erik Dahlbergh, this defensive structure replaced the original Gullberg Fortress that Danish forces destroyed in 1612.
The tower features a four-meter copper lion installed in 1893, replacing the initial wooden sculpture that marked this significant military architectural example.
The National Property Board of Sweden maintains this site, which now serves as a venue for conferences and private events with capacity for 90 guests.
The structure survived the 1807 demolition order that removed most of Gothenburg's fortifications, remaining as one of only two preserved redoubts in the area.
Location: Gothenburg Municipality
Inception: 1689
Address: Emerentias backe 25, 411 04 416 49 416 49
Website: http://skansenlejonetfestvning.se
GPS coordinates: 57.71431,11.98944
Latest update: May 22, 2025 23:54
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