Vadstena kungsgård, Royal manor in Vadstena Municipality, Sweden
The stone building features medieval architecture with white-plastered walls and stands near the shore of Lake Vättern in eastern Sweden.
Construction of the palace began in the mid-13th century, with the first documented mention in a letter written by Elof, brother of Birger Jarl, in 1268.
The structure transformed from a royal palace into a monastery in 1346 when King Magnus Eriksson and Queen Blanche donated it to establish Vadstena Abbey.
The building now houses the Santa Birgitta Monastery Museum, which opened its doors to visitors on June 1, 2003.
During renovation plans in 1956, archaeological investigations revealed that both the frame and interior retained their medieval structural elements.
Location: Vadstena Municipality
GPS coordinates: 58.45130,14.89110
Latest update: March 9, 2025 05:47
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