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Örebro Castle is a medieval castle fortification in Örebro, Närke, Sweden. It was expanded during the reign of the royal family Vasa (House of Vasa) and finally rebuilt about 1900. The castle lies on an island in river Svartån. Some of the rooms are used as classrooms for pupils from Karolinska Skolan.
For over 700 years Örebro Castle has kept a watchful eye on everyone crossing the bridge on the River Svartån. The oldest part of the castle, a defence tower, was erected in the latter half of the 13th century.
This tower was added to in the 14th century to make a larger stronghold, and towards the end of the 16th century most of the impressive castle we see today was built.
Many important events in Swedish history took place here. For over two hundred years it has been the residence of the county governor, but a great deal is open to the general public, with art, music, food, exhibitions, guided tours, conferences, and lots more.
The town of Örebro is situated about two hours drive west of Stockholm along the E18 road to Oslo. Ör...
Örebro Castle is a medieval castle fortification in Örebro, Närke, Sweden. It was expanded during th...
Örebro Castle is a medieval castle fortification in Örebro, Närke, Sweden. It was expanded during th...
An image from the center of Örebro, Sweden with newspaper empire in the foreground, the river "Svartå...
Innergården på Örebro slott är fotograferad 2011
A timeline is placed in front off the statue off Karl XIV Johan Who was the Swedish regent from 1810....
The town of Örebro is situated about two hours drive west of Stockholm along the E18 road to Oslo. Ör...
At this location in Örebro is undergoing this year (2011) a big change! I therefore come back with pi...
Another picture of the big yellow rabbit in our main square
The rabbit is included in this year's summer art exhibition in Örebro and has become very popular. It...
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