- Rising out of the surrounding lush, flat landscape are the pretty pastel-colored turrets of the 12th-century Kalmar Castle.
- The silhouette of Kalmar Castle, as it stands today, is the result of the meticulous restoration efforts carried out between 1885 and 1891.
- Kalmar Castle, located near the site of Kalmar's medieval harbor, has played a crucial part in Swedish history since its initial construction as a...
- Kalmar Slott is the popular castle in the provincial capital [link = 3-84] Kalmar [/ link] and is one of the finest and largest medieval castles in Sweden.
- In that sense, it resembles a famous castle in England called Dover Castle which has been referred to as “The Key to England.” Kalmar Castle history.
- Description of Kalmar Castle. Construction of Kalmar Castle was started here on the orders of Magnus III of Sweden Ladulås in 1280's.
- Today Kalmar Castle is a museum as well as a famous tourist attraction during the summer season, boasting many activities for both children and adults.
- The 13th-century Kalmar Castle has served as fortress, distillery, granary, and prison and now houses the county museum.
- Kalmar Castle endured substantial harm during the Kalmar War of 1611-13 and was gravely harmed by a flame in 1642.