Roggeborgen, Medieval bishop residence in Strängnäs, Sweden.
Roggeborgen is a stone mansion near Strängnäs Cathedral that once served as the bishop's home. The building was later renovated and gained a stone exterior with two bay windows that are still visible today.
The building was constructed in the late 1400s by Bishop Kort Rogge, after whom it is named. It became historically important when Gustav Vasa was elected King of Sweden here in 1523.
The building holds a large collection of books and manuscripts gathered by bishops over many centuries. These materials reflect the long religious and scholarly traditions that developed here.
The building is located in Strängnäs town center and can only be visited through organized tours that run throughout the year. It is helpful to check ahead for tour times to plan your visit.
A covered passageway once connected the building directly to the cathedral next door. This allowed the bishop to reach the church without stepping outside, even in bad weather.
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