Ängsö Castle
| Ängsö Castle Engsö Castle | |
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| Sweden | |
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Ängsö Castle | |
| Coordinates | 59°31′57″N 16°51′27″E / 59.53250°N 16.85750°ECoordinates: 59°31′57″N 16°51′27″E / 59.53250°N 16.85750°E |
| Type | Castle |
Ängsö Castle (older spelling Engsö Castle) is a castle in Sweden, located near Västerås.
The castle is on the island of Ängsö in lake Mälaren. It was first named in a royal charter at the end of the 12th century.
Ängsö Castle has been occupied by the Sparre and Piper families, who have extended and rebuilt the original stone building. It gained its current appearance in the 1740s.
The castle is open to the public.
See also
- List of castles in Sweden
References
External links
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Media related to Ängsö slott at Wikimedia Commons