Halmstad Castle

Halmstad Castle (Halmstads slott) is a 17th-century castle situated in Halmstad, in the province of Halland, Sweden.

During the first half of the 17th century, Halland was a province of Denmark. In 1595 the farm on the site where the castle now stands was purchased for use as a residence for the Danish Christian IV on his visit to Halmstad. It was under the authority of King Christian that the castle was constructed.

Construction on the castle and nine adjoining lots started in 1609. Construction was likely completed in 1615. Construction manager and architect was Dutch architect Willum Cornelissen. 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.

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Halmstad Castle staat op plaats 2.978 van 5.793 in de bekendheidsranglijst van deze atlas en op plaats 69 van de 131 die de atlas in Zweden in kaart brengt. Gebouwd in 1600, en daarmee ouder dan 36% van de gedateerde bouwwerken in de atlas — een van de 495 bouwwerken in de atlas die uit de 16e eeuw stammen. Zie hoe dat zich verhoudt in de kastelenstatistiek.

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