Huvudsta gamla slott, Historical building in Solna Municipality, Sweden
Huvudsta gamla slott is a wooden castle positioned on the northern shore of Ulvsundasjön in Solna, situated about 300 meters northwest of Huvudsta gård. The building now serves as an open preschool for children aged 0 to 5, offering activities in the surrounding garden.
Built in 1750, the structure became notorious when Count Claes Horn and associates plotted King Gustav III's assassination there in 1792. The building was relocated to its present location in 1834 when Russian ambassador Peter van Suchtelen planned to construct a new main building.
The interior ceiling paintings from the 17th century display a cherub and the Stenbock coat of arms, reflecting the prominence of this family in the region.
The location sits by a lake and is easy to find when exploring the area. Since the building now operates as a preschool, it's best to check which times allow visits.
Workers uncovered a hidden 17th-century ceiling painting during restoration that had long remained unknown. This discovery reveals the building has roots deeper than what early records suggest.
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