Halmstad Castle
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Halmstad Castle is a 17th century castle situated in Halmstad, in the province of Halland, Sweden.[1]
During the first half of the 17th century, Halland was a province of Denmark[2] and so it was under the authority of Danish King Christian IV[3] that the castle was constructed. Construction was likely completed in 1615.[1]
The architecture of the castle is typical for the period, in a style known as Christian IV Renaissance. It is more reminiscent of contemporary Danish country houses than an elegant royal palace.[1]
In 1645, when Halland became a province of Sweden, it become the residence of visiting Swedish kings[1] and in modern times it has become the traditional residence of the governor of Sweden.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d Halmstad Castle. Statens Fastighetsverk. Retrieved on 2007-02-07.
- ^ The History of Halland". Svensk Turist Guide. Retrieved on 2007-02-07.
- ^ a b SIGHTS IN HALMSTAD, SWEDEN. Officiell webbplats for Halmstads kommun. Retrieved on 2007-02-07.
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