Stora Katrinelund, Listed building complex in Gothenburg, Sweden
Stora Katrinelund is a protected building complex in Gothenburg made up of several structures in different architectural styles. The site currently houses a secondary school specializing in education related to park and landscape gardening.
The property began in the 1600s, with the oldest remaining buildings constructed in 1696 by a district court judge. Over the following centuries, the complex continued to develop, reflecting changing needs and architectural preferences of its owners.
The complex takes its name from a trader who owned it in 1749 and shows how Swedish manor houses changed across different eras. Walking through, you can see how different building styles sit alongside each other, reflecting these varied periods.
The complex is located in Gothenburg and can be explored from the outside, with the different building types easy to spot. Keep in mind it is an active school campus, so being respectful of ongoing activities matters.
In the 1800s the estate had its own harbor basin with two doors opening to the Mölndalsån river, now replaced by a sports ground. This water connection shows how important river access was for such country estates.
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