Rastaborg, Manor house in Ekerö Municipality, Sweden.
Rastaborg is a manor house in Ekerö Municipality featuring a main building with tiled stoves, an open fireplace, and ornamental plasterwork throughout its rooms. The estate includes two adjoining buildings, a gatehouse, a garage, and gardens planted with various fruit trees.
The manor house dates from the 17th century, when South European builders established the foundations that would support the present-day structure. These early beginnings laid the groundwork for subsequent changes and expansions over time.
The estate takes its name from Johan Skytte Rasta, who acquired the property in the late 17th century and hosted various noble families on the grounds. This aristocratic heritage shaped how the place was viewed and used throughout the following centuries.
The grounds are easy to navigate, with modern facilities situated alongside historic rooms throughout the property. The gardens offer plenty of space to explore different areas of the estate at a leisurely pace.
The estate includes a modern gym and lecture hall built in 2019 within one of its outbuildings, blending contemporary functions with the historic property. This addition shows how the grounds have been adapted for new purposes while keeping the original architecture intact.
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