Skansen Kronan
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Skansen Kronan (English: Redoubt Crown) is a redoubt in Gothenburg, Sweden. It was built in the later half of the 17th century according to the plans of Erik Dahlberg.
The fortress and the twin counterpart, Skansen Lejonet, was built for the purpose of preventing the Danes to attack Gothenburg from the south, and thus had a similar purpose as the Älvsborg Fortress.
The fortress - originally built outside the city walls - is today situated in the city centre of Gothenburg on a hill in the city district of Haga. It was used as a military museum till 2004, but now as a party place.
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