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 landshövding (governor) of Halland County.^[3]

[edit] References

1. ^ ^{a b c d} Halmstad Castle. Statens Fastighetsverk. Retrieved on 2007-02-07.
2. ^ The History of Halland". Svensk Turist Guide. Retrieved on 2007-02-07.
3. ^ ^{a b} SIGHTS IN HALMSTAD, SWEDEN. Officiell webbplats for Halmstads kommun. Retrieved on 2007-02-07.