Marsvinsholm Castle, Renaissance castle in Ystad Municipality, Sweden
Château de Marsvinsholm is a rectangular castle near Ystad featuring Dutch Renaissance architecture with a distinctive four-story central structure. Two five-story towers anchor opposite corners of the building, and the entire structure sits on an artificial island in a small lake.
Otto Marsvin built this castle from 1644 to 1648 on a man-made island in the lake and named it after his family. Major alterations in the late 1700s transformed its appearance into the Dutch Renaissance style seen today.
The castle's location on water and its architectural presence shape how visitors experience the surrounding landscape today. Walking around the exterior, one notices how the structure relates to the natural setting and the small lake beneath it.
The castle is privately owned and can only be viewed from the exterior in designated areas. Visitors should stick to public viewpoints and respect the boundaries of the private property.
The entire building rests on wooden beech poles hidden beneath the water that have supported the structure for over three centuries. This concealed foundation represents remarkable engineering skill from the original builders.
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