Vadstena Castle, Renaissance castle in Vadstena, Sweden
Vadstena Castle stands on the shores of Lake Vättern with four round corner bastions and a water-filled moat encircling the structure.
Construction of this defensive fortress began in 1545 under Gustav I Wasa to protect Stockholm from southern invaders, reaching completion in 1620.
The International Vadstena Academy performs opera productions within the castle, making it the smallest opera venue in Sweden.
The Provincial Archives and Castle Museum display collections of 16th and 17th-century furniture inside the preserved Renaissance structure.
King Gustav I married Catherine Stenbock in 1552 in the castle's Wedding Hall, which maintains its original Renaissance architecture.
Location: Vadstena Municipality
Inception: 1545
Founders: Gustav I of Sweden
Architects: Arendt de Roy
Architectural style: Renaissance
Address: Hamngatan 4, SE-592 30 592 30
Website: https://vadstenaslott.com
GPS coordinates: 58.44597,14.88361
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:26
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